NARRATIVE PARAGRAPH.......ppt....grade 8

about narrative paragraph

1. Narrative Paragraph

2. Paragraphs may be classified according to their purpose. Among these types of paragraphs is the narrative paragraph. A narrative paragraph is a type of paragraph that tells a story. Introduction

3. When writing a narrative paragraph, an author presents a series of events . Narrative paragraphs differ from short stories in that they are much briefer and typically provide fewer details. However, such paragraphs may also contain elements present in short stories such as characters, a plot line, and a setting. They may also present a conflict and convey a lesson. Writing a Narrative Paragraph

4. Writing a narrative paragraph involves the use of transition words that allow the readers to understand the progression of events. Examples of these transition words include first, next, before, after, and finally, among others. Writing a Narrative Paragraph

5. Let’s read this excerpt from the story “The Ransom of Red Chief” by O. Henry: Example

6. “That boy put up a fight like a welter-weight cinnamon bear; but at last, we got him down in the bottom of the buggy and drove away. We took him up to the cave, and I hitched the horse in the cedar brake. After dark I drove the buggy to the little village, three miles away, where we had hired it, and walked back to the mountain.” The Ransom of Red Chief

7. How are transition words used in writing narrative paragraphs? Give at least three examples. Let’s Check in How is a narrative paragraph different from a short story?

8. Direction: Write true on the blank if the statement is correct, and false if it is wrong. Quiz 1. A narrative paragraph is the same as a short story. 2. Transition words help the readers understand the progression of events in the paragraph. 3. A narrative paragraph is a type of paragraph that tells a story 4. Narrative paragraphs are longer than a short story. 5. Narrative paragraphs may contain elements from short stories.

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