Bell work Looking at the standard, what do you think is required of YOU? What are you supposed to do, regarding the skill or skills associated with the standard? CCSS: 8.W.3 Write narratives (fiction or nonfiction) to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.

Standard/ I Can CCSS: 8.W.3 Write narratives (fiction or nonfiction) to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective techniques, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. I Cans: I can use narrative techniques (dialogue, pacing, description, and reflection) to develop a story line where one event logically leads to another.

Narrative Writing Common Core Aligned: ©Lauralee Moss 2013 Idea Book additional sources: Seton Hill University Greensburg Pennsylvania Common Core Aligned: ©Lauralee Moss 2013

Contents of a Narrative All narratives should have specific parts. These include: Theme. A plot structure. Setting. A point of view - the narrator. Characters. For the following slides, partners will make cards to answer the question: What category does this fall under on your TN Writing Rubric? And then answer: How would you score a 4?

Theme Narratives must have a theme. A theme is the message or moral of a story. What is the theme of “Little Red Riding Hood”? In a narrative, you should show your readers what you learned. What category does this fall under on your TN Writing Rubric? How would you score a 4?

Event Sequence The sequences should be well-structured so the reader is never confused. Tell your narrative naturally, in a logical order. The most common format for narrative writing is the plot structure. (Plot Diagram) What category does this fall under on your TN Writing Rubric? How would you score a 4?

Plot What will your narrative be about? Plot is the events that make up the story. What is the plot of your favorite movie? Can you see what is involved in telling a story? A plot has many components that can be outlined with a triangle.

Plot: Exposition The exposition of the plot is the introduction. The writer introduces characters and the setting. What do you want to happen in the exposition of your story? Be sure to include information that you know - your reader does not know your history and background. What category does this fall under on your TN Writing Rubric? How would you score a 4?

Plot: Initial Incident The initial incident of the plot is the problem. The writer introduces what the characters will struggle against. What is going to be the largest problem, or the initial incident of your story? The problem is often connected to the theme - what you overcame and learned. What category does this fall under on your TN Writing Rubric? How would you score a 4?

Plot: Rising Action The rising action of the plot is what happens in the narrative. It is the majority of your story. What are some actions you want in your narrative? Be sure that your rising action leads the reader to the climax. Remember to provide vivid details and pictures so that the reader can SEE your story. What category does this fall under on your TN Writing Rubric? How would you score a 4?

Plot: Climax The climax of the plot is the most exciting part or the turning point of your narrative. It is often when a secret is revealed. What will be the climax of your story? What category does this fall under on your TN Writing Rubric? How would you score a 4?

Plot: Falling Action The falling action of the plot is the “wrap-up” of the story. It ties loose ideas together and is normally short. What will you include in the falling action of your story? In a shorter narrative, the falling action can be only one or two sentences. What category does this fall under on your TN Writing Rubric? How would you score a 4?

Plot: Resolution The resolution of the plot is how the narrative ends. Sometimes resolutions leave the reader wondering what will happen next. Other times it shows the characters very happy or sad. What will you use for the resolution of your story? How will your story end? What category does this fall under on your TN Writing Rubric? How would you score a 4?

Setting The setting of the narrative is where and when the story happens. This can include day or night, the month, year, and season. The setting also can be a house, a town, a specific state, or school. What sort of settings will you have in your story? What category does this fall under on your TN Writing Rubric? How would you score a 4?

Narrator and Point of View A narrative must have a point of view, or who tells the story. The speaker is the “narrator.” First person point of view uses “I.” Third person point of view uses “he,” “she,” and “they.” What point of view will you use in your story? What category does this fall under on your TN Writing Rubric? How would you score a 4?

Characters Characters are who the story is about. They carry out the action. Stories have two types of main characters: the protagonist and antagonist. The protagonist is the good guy and who the audience wants to win. The antagonist is the bad guy and who who the audience dislikes.This person may be involved with the conflict. What category does this fall under on your TN Writing Rubric? How would you score a 4?

Characters Once you identify your characters, move your plot with narrative techniques. These include: Dialogue. Description. Pacing. What category does this fall under on your TN Writing Rubric? How would you score a 4?

Characters: Dialogue “Dialogue” is the writing of two or more characters as they converse. Dialogue makes a narrative realistic. The way your write dialogue can help reveal characteristics of your characters. What category does this fall under on your TN Writing Rubric? How would you score a 4?

Characters: Description A writer must develop characters. The best way to do this is to show the readers about the characters rather than telling them about the characters. In a narrative, you may know the people. You may need to brainstorm a list to give yourself a larger view of the characters. What category does this fall under on your TN Writing Rubric? How would you score a 4?

Characters: Description, cont. Develop characters: name, age, job, ethnicity, appearance, residence, pets, religion, hobbies, single or married, children, and temperament. More detailed ways to develop characters: favorite color, friends, favorite foods, fears, faults, something hated, secrets, strong memories, illnesses, nervous gestures, and sleep patterns. What category does this fall under on your TN Writing Rubric? How would you score a 4?

Characters: Description, cont. Include the ideas that will contribute to your narrative. You probably will not include every idea about a character you brainstorm.

Characters: Pacing “Pacing” refers to regulating or spacing out the introduction of characters. It is important not to introduce all the characters at once. This is boring to the reader - a long list. Readers remember characters better if you introduce them in a natural and unforced way. What category does this fall under on your TN Writing Rubric? How would you score a 4?

Writing a Narrative You have an idea of what a narrative should contain. Now you should decide what way to tell your narrative. You should use the following ideas when deciding: Tone. Precise words and phrases. Sensory language. Figurative language. What category does this fall under on your TN Writing Rubric? How would you score a 4?

Tone A narrative’s tone is not written in the story. Instead, the tone is what the write conveys about the message. A tone can be many emotions including uplifting, sorrowful, peaceful, or troublesome. What category does this fall under on your TN Writing Rubric? How would you score a 4?

Precise Words and Phrases Solid writing gives the reader specific details. What are some overused and general words or phrases that do not help writing? Give your reader precise words by being specific when describing a character, setting, or event. Do not abuse the thesaurus! What category does this fall under on your TN Writing Rubric? How would you score a 4?

Precise Words & Phrases cont. Phrases can be overused too. Overused phrases are called “clichés.” What are some clichés that people use? If a character uses clichés as part of his/ her personality, that is fine. Do not use clichés in your narration, though.

Sensory Language Sensory language appeals to the reader’s five senses: Sight. Touch. Taste. Hearing. Smell

Figurative Language Figurative language is not “literal” - it expresses an analogy or a comparison. The main types of figurative language include: Simile. Metaphor. Personification.

Figurative Language: Simile A simile is a comparison using “like” or “as.” He ran as fast as a deer.

Figurative Language: Metaphor A metaphor is a direct comparison. He was the roots of our family.

Figurative Language: Personification Personification is giving an animal or object human-like characteristics. The bowl sat on the table, grouchy and frowning from holding the ruined soup.

Review: Content A narrative needs a setting, theme, plot structure, characters, and a narrator. Organize your ideas so that the content of the narrative is solid.

Review: Writing When you have a strong and organized narrative, you should work to make the story interesting and enjoyable to read. Create a consistent tone, use precise words and phrases, and add figurative language to create vivid pictures.

POW Pick my Idea Organize my Notes Write and Say More

W-W-W What=2 How=2 Who is the main character? When does the story take place? Where does the story take place? What does the main character do or want to do; what do other characters do? What happens then? What happens with other characters? How does the story end? How does the main character feel; how do other characters feel?

Essay Revision Prompt: Catalina is a bright learner who is determined to follow where her curiosity leads. At the end of the passage, she has discovered a possible problem with one of the telescopes. Write a narrative that continues where the passage ends. In your story, be sure to use what you have learned from the passage about Catalina and her interest in space. Manage your time carefully so that you can: plan your response and write your response. Your written response should be in the form of a multi-paragraph narrative story. Complete the narrative writing Revising Hand-out.