How to Write a Narrative - Part 1

Introduction

• Goal: Learn what a narrative is and how to write an engaging one.
• A narrative is a story aimed at engaging and entertaining readers.
• Can be based on real events or fictional.
• Follows a character and progresses in order.
• Includes a conflict or problem that needs resolution.

Example Narrative

• Story about a girl on athletics day, aiming to win the 100-meter sprint.
• Includes descriptions of events, feelings, and a climax.
• Example shows elements necessary for a strong narrative.

Key Elements of a Narrative

1. Who, What, When, Where, Why, How

   • Who: Use of pronouns like I, me, my.
   • What: Describes the event, e.g., not just a normal day.
   • When: Refers to time, e.g., last year, this year.
   • Where: Setting, e.g., arriving at school.
   • Why: Motivation, e.g., it's athletics day.
   • How: Describes feelings, e.g., stomach in throat, legs felt like jelly.

2. Problem and Resolution

   • Climax/Problem: Something goes wrong, e.g., false start in the race.
   • Resolution: How the problem is solved, e.g., allowed to restart the race.

3. Details

   • Include details to expand sentences and enhance storytelling.
   • Example: "All the students were kitted out in their house colors."

4. Interesting Sentence Starters

   • Variety in sentence starters keeps the narrative engaging.
   • Examples: "It was not just a normal day," "As the day went on."

Conclusion

• This session covered the basics of what a narrative is and what to include.
• Part 2 will focus on planning a narrative.

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