Narrative Writing
Write narratives with clear structure and detail
What is a Narrative?
A narrative is a story. It has characters (who), a setting (where and when), and a plot (what happens). A good narrative has a clear beginning, middle, and end, with interesting details that make the reader want to keep reading! 📝
Example
Story Plan
Title: The Magic Garden 🌻
Characters: Lerato and her grandmother
Setting: A garden in Soweto
Beginning: Lerato finds a mysterious seed.
Middle: She plants it and a giant sunflower grows overnight!
End: The whole neighbourhood comes to see the magic garden.
Note
Writing Tips
Use time words: first, then, next, after that, finally. Add dialogue (talking): 'Look at this!' said Lerato. Describe what characters see, feel, and hear. Give your story an exciting title! ✨
Editing Your Story
After writing, read your story again. Check for capital letters and full stops. Fix any spelling mistakes. Ask yourself: Does my story make sense? Is it interesting? Read it to a friend! 👫
Key Vocabulary
NarrativeA story with characters, a setting, and events
CharacterA person or animal in a story
PlotWhat happens in a story — the events
DialogueThe words characters say, shown with speech marks
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