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Crafting Engaging Narratives: A Guide

Apr 25, 2025

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.

Additional Resources

  • View part 2 for planning a narrative.
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