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    Narrative Essays

    Jeffrey Siegel
    HKSYU
    English Writing 211
    2010-2010
    Narration is
    storytelling
    Think about worst day
    you had this past year
    Exercise:

    Find a partner and sit facing


    each other.

    One person shares his/her story


    while the other just listens.
    In order for storytelling to be
    effective, it must engage the
    self and other and provide a
    narrative that is both
    intellectually and emotionally
    compelling.
    A narrative essay re-
    creates an experience for
    a central purpose:

    Usually to reveal an insight about


    the action or people involved. 
    A narrative should have a
    central focus, but it is not
    always necessary to express the
    focus in a thesis sentence early
    in the essay; at times you will
    want to get right to the action.
    The sharper and more
    colorful the detail, the
    greater the IMPACT
    the narration will have.
    Dull Description

    “A fan was in the window.”


    Colorful: Description

    “The blades of the rusty window fan


    clattered and whirled as they blew
    out a stream of warm, soggy air.”
    Dull Description

    Monday I have English Writing


    class. Although I don’t love
    writing, the course is OK.
    Better Description
    Monday morning is the toughest part of
    the week. When the alarm goes off, all
    I want to do is return to my comfy
    dream world. However, I know deep
    inside that I should pull myself out of
    bed and get ready for my English
    Writing class. Despite all my hesitation,
    I actually find class an excellent way to
    shake off my early morning torpor.
    OK Description

    “We both sat and watched the game.


    We were nervous because our team
    was loosing, but in the last minute we
    scored winning goal.
    Better Description
    “I can’t believe we’re losing,” Jill
    remarked.
    “Yea, our team sucks.” Jack said. “If
    we don’t win, I’m burning my jersey.
    I knew I shouldn’t have spent money
    on this stupid shirt.”
    “Hold on a sec. They’re moving
    downfield. Holy $*#@! we scored.”
     Use Dialogue

     Build characters

     Create vivid settings


    Do Not Use Cliché Phrases:

    • “Once upon a time…”


    • “Nowadays…”
    • “Happily ever after.”
    • “There are two sides to every coin.”
    • “ 加油” 
    ?
    What should you write about?
    You may want to write about…

    An experience in
    which you
    encountered
    people from a
    different culture
    You may want to write about…
    A turning point in your life
    You may want to write about…
    An experience in which you
    learned to do something new
    You may want to write about…

    An adventure
    that tested
    you in some
    way
    You may want to…

    interview a person
    and learn about
    significant
    times/events in that
    person's life. Then
    write a narrative in
    the voice of that
    individual.
    How did this story change
    your perspective?
    Find a generalization which the
    story supports. This is the only way
    the writer's personal experience
    will take on meaning for readers.
    How To Get Started
    1. Chose a story; a well-defined incident or series of
    related events. 
    2. Develop the plot, character, and setting with
    specific details. 
    3. Orders events clearly
    1. Construct a beginning, middle and end
    2. Use a logical and effective pattern of organization, such
    as chronological order, flashback, or flash-forward. 
    4. Use description and dialogue as appropriate to
    bring the setting and characters to life. 
    5. Show events rather than just telling about them.
    Assessment Criteria
    • Story (thesis)
    • Organization
    • Setting
    • Characters
    • Dialogue
    • Sensory Details
    • Take away message (conclusion)
    • Grammar!
    Write a Narrative Essay
    • First Draft due next class
    • 600-1000 words; word count at end
    • Times New Roman
    • Font size 12
    • 1 inch margins
    • 1 ½ spaced
    • Cover Page with: Name (English);
    Student ID#; Section #; First Draft; Date

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