Narrative

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Picture Prompt

BEFORE WRITING THE STORY.

1. PLAN the who, what, where, when, and why of the story before actually writing the story.

2. Remember--do NOT write a description of the picture. You will WRITE A STORY that relates to the picture (so the picture can be an illustration for your story).

BEGINNING OF STORY/ORIENTATION:

3. Include descriptive sentences and phrases in your story (so the reader can imagine the scene even if they don't see the picture). Use similes and metaphors for creative imagery (descriptive, sensory writing).

4. Introduce the characters and give clues to their personality rather than telling about them straight out.

MIDDLE OF STORY/COMPLICATION:

6. Include a sequence of events in the plot that will build tension to the point of a story climax. (The highest point of tension or excitement, or crucial time for a decision)

7. Include properly punctuated dialogue (conversation between characters). This will vary the pace of your story. (Descriptive passages move the story forward slowly. Dialogue moves the story at a quicker pace.)

ENDING OF STORY:

8. After the climax bring the story to a close by writing a BELIEVABLE ENDING.

AFTER WRITING THE STORY:

9. PROOFREAD FOR:

Consistent verb tenses (past / present)

Consistent point of view (1st or 3rd person)

Sentence structure (variety, no fragments)

Grammar and spelling errors

Words accidentally left out while writing

Replace elementary level words with some advanced vocabulary words. For example, describe a day as exhilarating instead of nice.