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Fictional Narratives should include:

 

Plot - The Map of your Story

 

Character(s)

 

Exposition:

Setting - Place & Time

 

Theme - Author's Message, the Take Away

 

Rising Action:

Events building tension in the story

Conflict - Story Problem

 

Climax - Most exciting part of the story/ Turning Point

 

Falling Action:

Start to bring your story to a close

 

Resolution - Story Conclusion

 

Point of View - Perspective

 

Symbolism - the use of Symbols to represent ideas or qualities

 

 

Narrative Writing:

https://justaddstudents.com/use-video-to-teach-narrative-writing/ - https://justaddstudents.com/use-video-to-teach-narrative-writing/

 

 

Short Story Structure

• Create a narrative lead: show the main character in action, dialogue, or reaction.

• Introduce the main character’s character.

• Introduce the setting: the time, place, and relationships of the main character’s life.

• Introduce and develop the problem the main character is facing.

• Develop the plot and problem toward a climax, e.g., a decision, action, conversation, or confrontation that shows the problem at its height.

• Develop a change in the main character, e.g., an acknowledgment or understanding of something, a decision, a course of action, a regret.

• Develop a resolution: how does the main character come to terms—or not—with his or her problem?

 

 

 

 

 

 

https://westenglish7.weebly.com/narrative-unit.html - Narrative Writing Tips & Stories

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbuq7w3ZDUQ -  La Luna - Video (6 Min)

 

 

 

 

Adding Tension to Your Story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XLDg5oFFZk

 

 

3 Ways to Add Tension to Your Story - Conflict

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57UeCjWZe5o

 

 

Transitional Phrases 

 

 

 

 

 

Writing Satisfying Endings

 

 

Some Principles To Guide the Writing of Good Endings

 

1. Keep in mind wha your story is really about and make sure the ending helps to show that.

2. Pay attention to the structure of the story and make sure the ending fits the arc:

    a. Has the character evolved?

    b. How has the plot developed?

3. Ensure that all loose ends are tied up. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Personal Narrative Writing

 

 

https://www.slideshare.net/lnahrawi/narrative-writing-teachers-copy-presentation - Fictional Narrative Writing 

 

 

https://www.slideshare.net/sharpjacqui/how-to-write-narratives - Writing a Narrative - PPT

 

Kurt Vonnegut - Story Writing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oP3c1h8v2ZQ

 

Story Arcs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaPR0y89s6Y

 

 

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/plot-diagram/ - Interactive Plot Diagram

 

http://alex.state.al.us/uploads/5106/N3.pdf- Narrative Writing Graphic Organizer

 

http://readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson116/NarrativeRubric.pdf - Narrative Writing Rubric

 

https://www.slideshare.net/mrswjohnston/narrative-powerpoint-1942813 - Fictional Narrative PPT

 

https://www.slideshare.net/jcolacurcio/narrative-writing-4084424 - Narrative writing - Millville

 

https://teacher.depaul.edu/FictionReadings_7thGrade.html - Fictional Narratives - DePaul University

 

https://teachingelawithjoy.com/10-favorite-short-stories-for-middle-school-found-online/ - Favorite  Fictional Narratives - Joy Sexton

 

https://www.weareteachers.com/best-short-stories-for-middle-schoolers/ - Short Stories - Middle School

 

https://www.rethinkela.com/2014/05/40-excellent-short-stories-for-middle-school/ - Middle School Stories

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dH1qGbF1mfo - Marshfield Dreams - Ralph Fletcher - Teeth

 

 

 

Hooks in Fictional Narrative Writing

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMe_mm0_wOk

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-GXv8un5Ds

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvjeLUuITlQ

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eToYioSm7Cg

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95a-kEBJz90 - 4 Types of Leads

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2H29fRVqf8 - 4 Types of Leads

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.slideshare.net/bnspataro/elements-of-fiction-6839309?src=related_normal&rel=2053620 - Literary Elements Slideshow

 

http://www.slideshare.net/mrswjohnston/narrative-powerpoint-1942813 - Narrative Writing PPT\

 

 

 

Spooky Story Writing

 

file:///C:/Users/wrooney/Downloads/SpookyStoryWritingCreativeWritingActivity.pdf

 

 

 

 

Tips for writing narratives

 

Tips for Writing a Good Narrative

 

1. Begin with a catchy hook…

• Sometimes my imagination gets the best of me.

• In my gymnastics career, fear is something I deal with every day.

 

 

2. Have a clear thesis statement. It should be the last sentence of your first paragraph. (Your first paragraph should be short!)

• I never thought I could switch gymnastic teams.

• I didn’t know it, but today I was going to learn an important lesson.

 

 

3. Separate events clearly into paragraphs

• Divide the events by chronological order

• When you change time or thought, start a new paragraph

 

 

4. Beware of Sentence Structure

• Write sentences that are clear and concise.

• Sometimes I assume I can’t do something because my mind takes over.

• Sometimes, my feelings engulf me and I think I can’t do something.

• Try for some “sentence variety”

• Start your sentence with an introductory phrase and comma: When I was young, After breakfast, Gently and carefully,

• Combine sentences that are short to avoid repeating yourself

• I have been able to conquer most of my fears. One fear was working on a 4-inch beam.

• I have been able to conquer most of my fears, such as working on a 4-inch beam.

 

5. Revise for Word Choice

• Get rid of “dead” words

• Use sophisticated words, but KNOW what they mean

• Double check your verbs—use vibrant ones!

• Include some dialogue!!

 

 

6. Have a clear conclusion

• Restate the words from the prompt in your conclusion

• I don’t know why I thought I could not wakeboard.

• This is a lesson I won’t soon forget.

 

 

7. Bring back the hook to form a circle.

• Sometimes I should listen to my imagination

• I don’t know why I was so frightened of changing gyms.

 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gfncmit2nb4 - Harry Potter Endings