Prof. Cristal Heffelfinger INGL 3231 Remembered event Prof. Cristal Heffelfinger INGL 3231
What makes an event memorable?
Some types of memorable events Cherished childhood memories Milestones Turning points (change) Crises Accomplishments Firsts Historic events Associations: people, places, emotions, gestures, skills, senses
Key elements in a story WHY WHO WHEN WHERE WHAT HOW
PURPOSE WHY WHEN WHERE WHO WHAT HOW PLOT SETTING CHARACTERS
THE WRITING PROCESS
Brainstorming Make a list of memorable events or experiences. Ask yourself: Is X event worthy of a story? Is it unique? Is it interesting? For whom (audience)? Why is it significant? Do I remember enough details? Choose your topic.
Outlining List basic key elements: Work on the plot: what, how Setting: when, where Characters: who Purpose: why (lesson, significance) Work on the plot: what, how Sequence of events Similarity Craft a beginning, climax, and ending. Set goals for each stage.
Drafting 1, 2, 3… GO!! Remember to: Keep your goals in mind. Guide the reader through the story. Try to engage the senses. Incorporate dialogues, lively descriptions, and rhetorical devices. Make appropriate and complete references. Use precise grammar and vocabulary. Know when to stop
Editing and revising Get rid of redundancy and repetition. Delete unnecessary or excessive details. Double-check grammar, vocabulary, and SPELLING. Vary sentence type and length. Ensure that your main idea is clear and well-developed. Seek and welcome any feedback.
Enjoy and share your finished product
References (links) https://ww2.faulkner.edu/admin/websites/cwarmack/narrative11.pdf https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/685/04/ https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2012/jan/13/our-memories-tell-our-story