narrative Class task - instructions and tips
Task
Write a short narrative using one of the pictures below as a stimulus. You could also consider using any of the linked videos you will find on this site as your inspiration.
Target Audience:
Think carefully about the audience you are writing for - is the person younger, older, or the same age as you? This will help you to decide what kind of story you will write and the level of language you will use.
Length:
1.5 - 2 pages
Presentation:
Word-processed, 12 point font, black print, double-spaced, word-art title, 1 captioned graphic.
Narrative Form:
Write a short narrative using one of the pictures below as a stimulus. You could also consider using any of the linked videos you will find on this site as your inspiration.
Target Audience:
Think carefully about the audience you are writing for - is the person younger, older, or the same age as you? This will help you to decide what kind of story you will write and the level of language you will use.
Length:
1.5 - 2 pages
Presentation:
Word-processed, 12 point font, black print, double-spaced, word-art title, 1 captioned graphic.
Narrative Form:
- Orientation
- Complication
- Events
- Resolution
Picture 1: Pre-planning
Before you begin writing make a few notes to help you guide the direction of your story.
Think about the following questions: What is the overall mood of the picture? What has just happened? OR What is about to happen? What thoughts are going through the dog's mind? Would you write this story from the point-of-view of the dog, or a person? |
picture 2: pre-planning
Before you begin writing make a few notes to help you guide the direction of your story.
Think about the following questions: What relationship does the main subject have with the other characters in the picture? Is the main subject a protagonist, or an antagonist? What major complication happens in this story? |
picture 3: pre-planning
Before you begin writing make a few notes to help you guide the direction of your story.
Think about the following questions: What types of creatures live in this setting? Are people involved in this story, or not? What adjectives would you use to describe what you see in this picture? |
Picture 4: pre-planning
Before you begin writing make a few notes to help you guide the direction of your story.
Think about the following questions: What is the relationship between the characters? What kind of personality characteristics do the subjects have? What is the major conflict these characters face? Would you set this story in the past, in the present or in the future? |
Picture 5: Pre-planningBefore you begin writing, take a few notes to help you guide the direction of your story.
Think about the following questions: What types relationships exist here? Who are the protagonists and antagonists? What complications are suggested? |
video: pre-planning
Watch this youtube clip for inspiration.
Before you begin writing make a few notes to help you guide the direction of your story. Think about the following questions: What other kinds of skills could this crow have? What does the crow do next? What conflict occurs as a result of the crow's activities? What kinds of adjectives will you use to describe the crow's personality? |
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