2. The Writing Process for Narrative Writing

3. What is a Narrative?  A Narrative is prose that: Tells a story about a real or fictional event Develops a plot with a beginning, middle and end Develops a setting (time AND place) Develops characters that the reader can relate to

4. What else does it include? Uses strategies such as action, descriptive details, dialogue, figurative language and imagery that enhances the overall experience for the reader Uses correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure and grammar

5. How do I write a narrative?

6. Step 1: Prewriting (10-20 Minutes) 1. Decide on your topic or story line concept 2. Create a conflict 3. Set the scene 4. Plan a whole set of complications 5. Determine the climax 6. What will the resolution be?

7. Step 1: Prewriting (10-20 Minutes)  Questions to ask: What do I want to say? How do I want to say it? Who will read my writing? What else do I need to know to begin? Who can I talk to about my ideas?  Characteristics: Graphic organizers (thinking maps) Lists Brainstorming Organizing ideas Time to think

8. Step 2: Rough Draft (45-60 Minutes) Write your story following your pre-writing outline or graphic organizer. Be sure to develop your characters, plot and setting, use vivid verbs and descriptive language and complete sentences paragraphing as needed. Remember…you focus during this time is not on grammatical errors. That will come later!

9. Step 2: Rough Draft (45-60 Minutes)  Questions to ask: Are my thoughts organized? Which ideas do I want to develop? In what order do I want to say them? Who can read this and offer suggestions?  Characteristics: Write your ideas down First draft Include main ideas Organize paper into sequenced paragraphs Use the correct organizational structure

10. Step 3: Revising (30-45 Minutes) REVISING IS NOT EDITING! IT IS MAKING CHANGES THAT WILL ENHANCE AND CLARIFY YOUR STORY.

11. Step 3: Revising (30-45 Minutes)  Questions to ask while reading through a story to revise: Did you start with a “grabber” or a hook? Are your characters and setting interesting? Do your characters and setting contribute to the enhancement of your story? Does your dialogue contribute to the story?

12. Step 3: Revising (30-45 Minutes)  Questions to ask while reading through a story to revise: Do your sentences flow well? Do you use transitional words and phrases that connect ideas and events well? Do you have paragraph breaks?

13. Step 3: Revising (30-45 Minutes)  Questions to ask while reading through a story to revise: Do you need to clarify anything? Did you tie up all your loose ends in the resolution? Are you completely satisfied with your story and proud of it?

14. Step 3: Revising (30-45 Minutes)  Questions to ask: Have I read what I have written? Are my details clear? Should I add or delete parts? Have I used the best ideas and words? Is my writing in a sensible order? What suggestions have others made?  Characteristics: Rewording Improved organization Supporting main ideas Sequencing Story Fluency

15. Step 4: Editing (15-20 Minute)  Proof read your final copy for any grammatical errors). Your final story should have no spelling or grammatical errors.  Use editing mark or correct mistakes on your rough draft.

17. Step 4: Editing (15-20 Minute)  Questions to ask: Have I use complete sentences? Is my spelling, capitalization, and punctuation correct? Have I marked corrections I need to make? Has someone checked my work? Do I have a corrected copy?  Characteristics: Clear ideas Main ideas are developed Supporting ideas are present Organizational structure is clear and sequenced

18. Step 5: Publish The is the step where you will need to re-write your paper using your best handwriting or type your paper. This is just as an important step as 1-4. This step allows you to reveal to your reader your best and complete work.