Objectives Compose a timed narrative Understand, identify, and utilize narrative point-of-view Identify, understand, and illustrate exceptional qualities of narrative writing

Analyze the following image. Tests will be returned tomorrow (Tuesday, 08/28). ANYONE absent last Friday, come see me NOW.

NOW, taking the point-of-view of someone in this crowd, write a 1st person* narrative about this event. *1st person uses I, me, my, we, our, etc. to narrate.

Now, I want to hear sample writing IF you felt that you have a High Quality written response. As we listen to a few, try to identify elements of writing that make it High Quality.

How do we identify good writing? What are some characteristics that you identified as exceptional narrative writing? Let’s take a look at some criteria we should consider when writing narrative text. We want to establish what we consider Exceptional, Good/Fair, and Poor

How do we identify good writing? Stimulating Ideas Focuses on a specific event or experience: Presents an engaging picture of the action and people involved: Contains specific details and dialogue: Makes readers want to know what happens next:   Exceptional Good/Fair

How do we identify good writing? Logical Organization Includes a clear beginning that pulls readers into the essay: Presents ideas in an organized manner: Uses transitions to link sentences and paragraphs: Flows smoothly from one idea to the next:   Exceptional Good/Fair

How do we identify good writing? Engaging Voice Speaks knowledgably and/or enthusiastically: Shows that the writer is truly interested in the subject: Contains specific nouns, vivid verbs, and colorful modifiers:   Exceptional Good/Fair

How do we identify good writing? Grammar/Conventions Sentence structure and variety: Spelling, punctuation, capitalization: Word choice and usage:   Exceptional Good/Fair

Analyze the following image. The following students come see me NOW: Ariel Dickerson, Kevin Cathey, & Keva Young

NOW, write a 3rd person* narrative about this scene. *3rd person does NOT use I, me, my, we, our, you, or your to narrate. (They may be used in dialogue only.)

Let’s hear some samples. Remember we want to strive for exceptional writing based on the characteristics we discussed.

Interpret the following Narrative It was very early in the morning, the streets clean and deserted, I was walking to the station. As I compared the tower clock with my watch I realized that it was already much later than I had thought, I had to hurry, the shock of this discovery made me unsure of the way, I did not yet know my way very well in this town; luckily, a policeman was nearby, I ran up to him and breathlessly asked him the way. He smiled and said: “From me you want to know the way?” “Yes,” I said, “since I cannot find it myself.” “Give it up! Give it up,” he said, and turned away with a sudden jerk, like people who want to be alone with their laughter.

“Give It Up” by Franz Kafka It was very early in the morning, the streets clean and deserted, I was walking to the station. As I compared the tower clock with my watch I realized that it was already much later than I had thought, I had to hurry, the shock of this discovery made me unsure of the way, I did not yet know my way very well in this town; luckily, a policeman was nearby, I ran up to him and breathlessly asked him the way. He smiled and said: “From me you want to know the way?” “Yes,” I said, “since I cannot find it myself.” “Give it up! Give it up,” he said, and turned away with a sudden jerk, like people who want to be alone with their laughter.

Homework Pre-AP: Read and Journal first 9 chapters of The Color of Water Honors: Read and Journal first 6 chapters of The Hunger Games Traditional: Read and journal “Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket” (pg. 118-134)

Notebook Your three-ring binder needs 5 sections: Bellwork/Classwork Notes Journal EOC Materials Returned Papers (Tests, Essays, Projects, etc.)

Journaling What do I want you to write? About story elements (setting, characters, plot [Freytag’s]) and how they affect the story About style (point-of-view, tone, mood, sound devices, figurative language, etc.) About important themes and symbols About how much do I want you to write? One full page for a poem or book chapter Two full pages for a short story or essay ( Journals must be written in complete sentences. )

Point of View 1st person Told from the perspective of a character in the story. Uses I, me, my, and other 1st person pronouns to tell the story. 3rd person Narrated by someone not actually in the story. Each and every character is referred to by the narrator as "he", "she", "it", or "they", but never as "I" or "we" (first-person), or "you" (second-person)

Writing Prompt Specifics: 10 minutes Approximately 130 words Remember the characteristics of exceptional narrative writing You choose the POV, verb tense, and style. Just be consistent. Must include dialogue Based on the following image

10 minutes Approximately 130 words

Let’s hear some samples.

Let’s take a look at the Narrative Writing Rubric (found under “Documents” on my webpage).

Write a 2nd person* narrative about/to this person. *Reminder: 2nd person is when the narrator talks to directly to its subject/audience.

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