1. Narration A Writing
Strategy
Tells the story in
an interesting way

2. Where is narration used?
 How is narration used in
hospitals
police stations
insurance companies
college

3. Purpose of Narration
General Purposes
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To entertain or establish
camaraderie
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To reflect
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To inform
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To persuade

4. Specific Purpose
 Every narrative must have a point
 If the purpose is to inform
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State the main idea or purpose first
 When probing cause or motive
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The purpose may be stated a the end

5. Six Elements of Narration
 Where and When
Sets the scene and the action
 Who Tells who the story revolves around
 What Gives the action, conflict,
change of events
 How Gives the cause and effect
 Why Shows reasoning or motivation

6. Point of View in Narration
 The way you tell a story establishes
 Creditability
 Objectivity/Bias
 Attitude
 Employ first person or third person

7. Point of View in Narration
 First person
 Immediacy, front row seat, participant
 Focus on feelings and opinions
 Third person
 Not involved with the story
 Puts distance between the reader, topic
 Focus on facts and results

8. Point of View in Narration
 Mixing Writing Strategies is permissible
 Comparison
 Description
 Narration

9. Writing the Narrative
 What did I gain or learn?
 How did the experience affect me?
 What is the moral or the lesson?
 How might the story affect the readers?

10. Prewriting the Narrative
 List key events chronologically
 Leave space to jot down details
 Insert key details

11. Drafting an introduction
 Grab the readers’ attention
 What is unusual, amusing or ironic?
 Should I use first or third person?
 Relate the opening to the point

12. Drafting the introduction
The Hook
Open with action
Open with a quote
Open with a comparison
Open with a personal experience
Open with a historical fact

13. Organizing the Narrative
 Limits the focus early
 Needs a clear progression
 Advances the main point
 Contributes to unity
 Flashbacks are not for the beginners

14. Developing the Narrative
Make the central character believable
Dialogue enlivens and moves the action
Concrete details and action verbs set the
stage and enable readers to visualize

15. Developing the Narrative
Build suspense
Withhold vital data
Hint at something
Pace the flow of information

16. Concluding the Narrative
 Bring closure or completion
 End expectantly (hint or hope)
 End with a surprise
 End with a reaction

17. A Narrative Report
 Written to respond to an event or a real life
situation
 Considers the purpose and readers
 Employs a thesis statement
 Reveals purpose and scope
 Uses heading for body and conclusion
 Conclusion summarizes

18. Revising a Narrative
 Look at the larger items first
 Check the logical development
 Check the setting
 Check transitions in time and space
 Check for complicated sentence
 Check for cumbersome word
 Review the checklist