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Narrative Writing
Show a story. Compose an adventure using sensory details, figurative language, interesting word choices and dialogue. In other words, capture the reader's interest, hold them with characters they care about and leave them in an emotional state that makes them want to read more of YOUR writing.
- Dr. Lester's narrative advice
Rising Action: Once the story starts, the rising action includes all decisions, characters' flaws, and background circumstances that together create turns and twists leading up to the main event.
Falling Action: After the main event of a story, this is the part when all the loose ends, unanswered questions and tiny details are exposed or resolved.
An Engaging Narrative Story consists of the following elements:
Beginning
Introduces the setting.
Describes main characters.
Gives some clues into the conflict that will drive the narrative.
Middle
The big event happens here!!! The conflict or trouble becomes evident
Ending
The resolution to the conflict, issues and troubles are known. Whatever happened to the characters has passed. There is closure for the characters.
Basic Punctuation Issues
dialogue:
"My name is Sam," said Sam. "I am your brother's friend."
"Hi, I'm Joe. My big sister is your cousin's best friend," said Joe. "Do you want to play a game?"
"Did you know my name is Sam?" said Sam.
" Yes, my name is Sam!" he screamed.
Comma or Period
As a rule, if there is a question between using a comma or a period -
If it is a list or there is a natural pause in the sentence, the comma is probably the better choice.
If the mark goes at the end of a complete thought, use a period. Be careful not to create a run-on sentence with commas.
Paragraphs:
Any time something new happens, someone new speaks or the story takes a new turn, try a new paragraph. Use Enter and TAB to indent. Never use the space bar to make an indention.
Remember these Rules when writing with Dr. Lester
1. Never use the word "So." It's a lousy transition. There are a variety of better ways to move the reader through the story.
2. Be careful not to mix third person and second person. Try not to use the word "you" if possible.
3. Don't abuse the word "and." Break up the sentences and make a long over-written sentence into several shorter sentences.
4. NEVER, EVER, NEVER use an ending that includes "It was all a dream." NEVER. I mean it!!