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Chapter 8 Reading and Writing Narrative Texts Dave Kemper, Verne Meyer, John Van Rys, and Pat Sebranek, Fusion: Integrated Reading and Writing, Book 2, 3rd Edition. © 2019 Cengage Learning, Inc. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied or duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.

Chapter 8 Outline This chapter addresses: 8.1 Understanding Narrative Texts 8.2 Reading and Responding to Narrative Texts 8.3 Planning a Personal Narrative 8.4 Writing the First Draft 8.5 Revising the Writing 8.6 Editing the Writing

8.1 Understanding Narrative Texts A narrative usually shares an important event in a writer’s life and is written in a first-person point of view. Types of narrative texts: Personal narrative: focuses on one event or experience using many sensory details Personal essay: recreates an experience and explains what it means Autobiography and memoir: a detailed account of a writer’s own life or one specific aspect of his or her life Anecdote: a very brief narrative story used to illustrate a point or draw attention to an idea

8.2 Reading and Responding to Narrative Texts (1 of 2) Using a time line helps you keep track of key actions in the story in the order that they occur. When using a time line, focus on essential actions in the story and organize them chronologically.

8.2 Reading and Responding to Narrative Texts (2 of 2) Narratives should follow a plot line that creates suspense as the reader moves along.

8.3 Planning a Personal Narrative Narrative details Sensory details: sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures related to an experience I wobbled over to my cushy leather couch. Dialogue: shares conversation between people “Are you awake?” she asked, her voice cracking. Sensing her distress, I asked, “What’s wrong?” Personal reflections: reveal your thoughts and feelings at the time I feel thankful for the times we had together.

8.4 Writing the First Draft (1 of 2) To develop an opening paragraph: Jump right into things Set the stage Offer an interesting thought In the middle paragraphs: Organize details chronologically Include explanations, sensory details, and dialogue Use transition words that show time

8.4 Writing the First Draft (2 of 2) To create the closing paragraph: Offer a final analysis or reflection I felt thankful for the times we had together and hopeful that one day I could be as good a grandfather as he had been to me. Include a final piece of dialogue We did eventually make it to the Grand Canyon, but not before Mom admitted, “A beach vacation sounds really nice right now.” Conclude with the last important action John and Dan triumphantly strolled home. Dan had John’s jacket in his hand.

8.5 Revising the Writing Revising a draft involves adding, deleting, rearranging, and reworking parts of the writing. Adding specific verbs and modifiers

8.6 Editing the Writing (1 of 5) Editing involves correcting the revised draft for spelling, grammar, and usage. For quotation marks and dialogue: When you write conversations using people’s exact words, put quotation marks around the direct quotation. Example: After finding the car that I wanted, the salesman asked, “Why don’t we take it for a test drive?” When you write about what someone has said, do not put quotation marks around the indirect quotation. Example: After finding the car that I wanted, the salesman asked me if I wanted to take it for a test drive.

8.6 Editing the Writing (2 of 5) To punctuate dialogue correctly: When a period or comma follows the quotation, place the period or comma before the quotation mark. Example: “If you argue with me again,” said my father, “you will be grounded indefinitely.”

8.6 Editing the Writing (3 of 5) When a question mark or exclamation point follows the quotation, place it before the quotation mark only if it belongs with the quotation. Example: Stacey proclaimed, “I am done working in retail for good!” Example: Did you hear Kenneth say, “I’m leaving”? When a semicolon or colon follows the quotation, place it after the quotation mark. Example: The author recognizes that “childhood obesity is a growing problem in the United States”; he blames this in large part on fast food and lack of exercise.

8.6 Editing the Writing (4 of 5)

8.6 Editing the Writing (5 of 5) – Adding a title Finish the narrative by adding an attention-getting title. Use a phrase from the piece. Remembering Gramps Use alliteration. Whale Watchers Use a play on words. Tripped-Up Road Trip