NWR - What is Narrative Writing? Lesson

What is Narrative Writing?

Put simply, narrative writing tells a story. Has a relative ever told you about how it was "when I was young"? This is a personal narrative about their life. Have you ever read an autobiography or a diary? These are also personal narratives. Please view the presentation below about Narrative Writing. Ensure that your speakers are turned up, take notes, and be patient while the presentation loads.

Examples from Literature: Reading Assignment

You may be familiar with narratives and not even know it. Many people from history have told their story in the form of a narrative. Take a moment and think about narratives you may have read. Read through parts of the narratives in the sidebar to gain a better understanding of narrative writing. Remember, narratives can be both non-fiction and fiction.

Read the following examples of narratives:

Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave - pages 1-6 Links to an external site.

The Diary of a Young Girl - Introduction & first five diary entries Links to an external site.

To Kill a Mockingbird - First five pages Links to an external site.

Characteristics of Narrative Writing

Take a look at some important and common characteristics of narrative writing below:

Narrative Writing Characteristics
1. reveals something of importance
2. depicts characters and setting vividly
3. shows, does not tell
4. presents events in a clear, chronological order
5. may include flashbacks to earlier times

  

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