narrative writing 记叙文写作

1、Learn how to write a narrative When you write a narrative, you may go through several steps: Write down whatever comes to your mind about the experience without worrying about spelling or grammar. Write your thesis statement and make sure it contains the emotion you will focus on. Make up a list of

2、all the details involved in the experience. Then number these details according to the order in which they occurred.,to be continued,Learn how to write a narrative 4. Write a rough draft based on the listed details. Use time signals such as first, then, after, next, while, during, and finally to hel

3、p connect details as you move from the beginning to the middle and to the end of the narrative. Make sure to include not only what happened but also how you felt about what was going on. You may make the experience vivid by using dialogs.,to be continued,Topic: Making a public speech (Narrate an exp

4、erience) Introduction: Thesis statement: I had never thought I could speak in public, but I finally conquered my fear of it. Body: Detail 1: I practiced my speech a lot with written notes for my English class. Detail 2: I picked up the notes for my biology test instead of speech notes that day, but

5、I made it. Conclusion: The three-minute speech that day made me realize that people can always overcome their odds if they are motivated.,Suppose you are chatting with your classmates. You want to share with them your long journey of English learning.,Tell a story on the following topic.,You can fol

6、low the outline given below.,Part I. Introduction 1. Current situation about English learning; 2. Thesis statement: Your general feelings about your English learning experience.,To be continued,You can follow the outline given below.,Part II. Body (a long journey of English learning) 1.The beginning

7、 of your English learning experience and its general situation; 2.The development of your English learning story and the ups and downs you underwent during this process; 3.The present situation of your English learning Part III. Conclusion 1. The importance of English learning; 2. Your goal and plan

8、s for English learning in college period.,To be continued,You may adopt the following expressions.,from the outset; end up doing sth.; be cautious about; be resigned to; proceed to sth.; coordinate sth. and sth. else; be pessimistic about sth.,Develop a narrative essay The plot is how the author arr

9、anges events to develop his basic idea. It is a planned, logical series of events with a beginning, middle, and end. There are usually five essential parts of a plot: exposition, rising action, climax (or turning point), falling action, and resolution.,Lets look at Text A to see how the author plots

10、 a story:,Introduction: The author begins by making clear the setting and characters of the story through telling about a deal reached between the narrator and his roommate, Rob the exchange of a leather jacket for a beautiful girl Polly. (Paras. 1-3),Body: Then the author continues by writing about

11、 the logic lessons the narrator gave to Polly, with vivid descriptions of many details such as his actions and feelings, as well as the girls responses to his teaching. (Paras. 4-25),Conclusion: Lastly, the author tells how Polly rejected the narrators arguments as logical fallacies by using what he

12、 had taught her. The climax of the story is reached when Polly refused to be the girlfriend of the narrator. With this humorous but ironic story, the author tries to illustrate the implied central theme: It is ridiculous to deal with love in a logical way. (Paras. 26-43),Writing practice,Directions:

13、 Write an essay of no less than 200 words on one of the following topics. One topic has an outline you can follow.,Topic: My most embarrassing experience Introduction: Introduce the setting and characters of the story (the time, place and people involved). Body: Write about the incident that makes y

14、ou feel so embarrassed. Include vivid descriptions of such details as feelings, images, actions, thoughts, facial expressions, etc. Conclusion: Conclude the essay with a final thought, a thought provoking question, or a change that you have made after the incident.,More topics: A time I felt most pr

15、oud of myself The Happiest, Interesting, SignificantExperience An unforgettable bicycle (foot, bus,train,plane) tour,Suppose you are to tell the texts story to your audience using the third person.,Retell the story by using the texts structure and expressions.,Oral Reproduction,Story Retelling,You c

16、an follow the outline given below.,Part I. Introduction The narrator and Rob make a deal: the exchange of a leather jacket for Polly. Why does the narrator want to have Polly as his girlfriend? Polly needs to be made more intelligent.,To be continued,Oral Reproduction,Story Retelling,You can follow

17、the outline given below.,Part II. Body (Development of the Story) 1. The narrator begins to teach Polly logic in order to make her intelligent. 2. The first logical fallacy taught to Polly: Dicto Simpliciter. 3. The second logical fallacy taught to Polly: Hasty Generalization. 4. The third logical f

18、allacy taught to Polly: Ad Misericordianm. 5. The fourth logical fallacy taught to Polly: False Analogy.,To be continued,Oral Reproduction,Story Retelling,You can follow the outline given below.,Part III. Conclusion (Climax and End of the Story) Polly refutes the narrators first argument as Hasty Generalization. Polly refutes the na