1. INRW 0420 (Integrated Reading and Writing II) Mrs. Puder
Narration Notes
INRW 0420 (Integrated Reading and Writing II)
Mrs. Puder

2. A Narration Essay Has a Point Has a Clear Point-of-View
1st Person Narration
I, me, my
3rd Person Narration
He, she, it, they
Is Paced
Moves From Incident To Incident Smoothly
Uses Transitional Words and Phrases and or Signals Shifts Time
Maintains Clear Narrative Order
Chronological Order
Beginning, Middle, or End

3. Narration Continued Uses a Variety of Sentence Structure
Includes Accurate and Consistent Verb Tense
Usually Past tense
Avoid Unwarranted Shifts In Verb Tense
Uses a Variety of Sentence Structure
A Variety of Sentence Opening – Complex Sentences
Combine Simple Sentences – Make Them Compound Sentences

4. Narration Continued Includes Enough Detail Rich, Specific Details
Uses Specific Action Verbs - See p. 208
Screamed
Begged
Excruciating
Streaked
Embroidered
Upholstered