Narrative Writing
ELACC5W3
What is narrative writing?
Writing that tells an experience or a story.
Narrative writing can be…
Real or imaginary
Used to entertain, inform, teach or advise a reader.
Always includes characters, a setting, and a clear
sequence of events over time.
Uses description to engage and excite the reader
Realistic or Imaginary
A narrative can be a story based on true or realistic
events. This is called nonfiction narrative.
A narrative can also be a story that is imaginative and
creative. This is called fictional narrative.
Remember!
Always remember to incorporate a setting, character,
and plot when necessary when writing a narrative essay.
All details should work together in an integrated way to
create a complete story with a beginning, middle and
end.
How to write a narrative piece
1. Choose a real or imaginary event.
What memories would I like to retell?
What characters or events would I like to
bring to life?
How to write a narrative piece.
2. Decide on the characters and plot.
Who is in the story?
What events happen?
How to write a narrative piece.
3. Choose the form of narrative writing that
supports the story.
Story?
Poem?
Comic?
Picture book?
How to write a narrative piece.
4. Plan and organize the story.
Beginning
Middle
End
How to write a narrative piece.
5. Write the piece.
This is going to be the rough draft.
How to write a narrative piece.
6. Revise and edit your writing.
Is it interesting?
Does it make sense?
Do I need to rewrite anything?
Is the spelling and grammar correct?
How to write a narrative piece.
7. Choose a way to publish your final draft.
Write or type?
Should I include drawings?
Title?