What is narrative writing and how can I write a creative piece?

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Achievement Standard:

By the end of Year 7, students understand how text structures can influence the complexity of a text and are dependent on audience, purpose and context. Students create structured and coherent texts for a range of purposes and audiences.

Content Descriptors:

Compare the ways that language and images are used to create character, and to influence emotions and opinions in different types of texts (ACELT1621).

Recognise and analyse the ways that characterisation, events and settings are combined in narratives, and discuss the purposes and appeal of different approaches (ACELT1622).

Experiment with text structures and language features and their effects in creating literary texts, for example, using rhythm, sound effects, monologue, layout, navigation and colour (ACELT1805)

Reflect on ideas and opinions about characters, settings and events in literary texts, identifying areas of agreement and difference with others and justifying a point of view (ACELT1620)

Identify and explore ideas and viewpoints about events, issues and characters represented in texts drawn from different historical, social and cultural contexts (ACELT1619)

General Capabilities

Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking, Ethical Understanding, Personal and Social Capability, and Intercultural Understanding