Thinking, Narrative...

Journal--

 What is a narrative essay?  What are some characteristics of a narrative, based on your reading of AMY TAN?

So, what is a narrative?

Story in first person, “I”-  True-  2.5-5, imagery- appeal to the senses. and descriptive language-  5 senses.--  3-5 minute event, I don’t care.--  T- opic-  What it’s about.  En Media Res-  In the middle of…

A-udience- general audience.
P-urpose-  the reason you’re writing-  a message or theme?  Entertain- inform- Be who you are.

TS- continued… laterally.

Narrative Notes.

6-traits-      Conventions:-  Grammar.

                   Voice-  Personality.

                   Organization-  Help the reader understand with beg, mid, e.

                   Sentence Fluency-  the flow of sentences

                   Word Choice-  choosing the best word, being thoughtful.

                   Ideas and content-  What its about.

Writing Process-

Invent ideas.

Organize- plan.

Draft-  Tell the story fast

Revise-  Re-look.  Fix sentences and words

Edit-  Fix grammar—read out loud.

Publish-  Means it’s perfect.

Grading?

Narrative Assignment.

Drafting time…

HW-  Reading and Drafting.