Narrative

What is it?

Narrative is a spoken or written account of connected events; a story. It can be difficult for young people as it involves a heavy demand on both understanding and using language, use of complex grammar, abstract thinking, imagination, sequencing. It is a hugely important skill to have however.

Using Writing Frames to Support Written Narrative

Writing frames can help young people by:-

• avoiding the blank sheet of paper and reducing the anxiety that can be associated with it

• offering some sort of organisation to the writing task

• offering a variety different vocabulary - from starters, to connectives to adjectives and adverbs giving them opportunity to extend their experience beyond the familiar 'and then'

• increasing their self esteem and motivation by offereing them success in what can often be a diffiuclt task

• giving young people an overview of the writing task.