638872333-NARRATIVE-WRITING-Igcse ebglish CSE.pptx

Igcse narrative writing

1. NARRATIVE WRITING MS SONISHA

2. SAMPLE NARRATIVE PROMPTS Write a story that ends with the phrase ‘he couldn’t believe his eyes’. Write a story where one of the characters becomes ill. Write a story that involves solving a problem. Write a story which includes the words, ‘… this could not be the present …’. Write a story with the title, ‘Visitors’. Write a story which involves a mistake in the sending or receiving of a message.

3. MARK SCHEME 24 marks are given for style and accuracy : The plot is well-defined and strongly developed with features of fiction writing such as description characterization and effective climax and convincing details. 16 marks are given for content and structure : Many well-defined and developed ideas and images create a convincing overall picture with varieties of focus.

4. TIPS FOR THE NARRATIVE Write from personal experience, and make it interesting. Makes it credible and engaging Avoid zombies, aliens, and monsters Make it believable Time and length are short Structure and organize Develop a plot: Beginning, middle, end Allow to time to edit Have a realistic but interesting ending–don’t just start strong Use narrative features Setting (imagery, sensory details) Characterization (2-3, and believable) Conflict (main issue) Dialogue (not too much)

5. BE ALERT ON YOUR: Style and Accuracy Punctuation and grammar Tense consistency Spelling…proofread! Vocabulary and Sentence Structure Appropriate vocabulary Varied sentence structure