Narrative Writing

the most interesting details should come first

the narrative should be in chronological order

the narrative should start with the lesson

pacing

brainstorming

dialogue

describe the lesson learned

build the intensity of the story

introduce key people, places, and events

on my way home, I found a lonely and hungry-looking dog roaming the neighborhood

It was my birthday, and I was hoping that my wish for a dog would come true.

My experience with my dog has taught me to never give up hope.

My experience with my dog has taught me to never give up hope.

It was my birthday, and I was hoping that my wish for a dog would come true.

I could tell my brother was proud of me when I won the race.

My brother's warm smile and firm hug showed me how proud he was when I won the race.

My brother was definitely proud of me when I won the race.

"Be careful, because the floor is wet,"he warned.

"Be careful, because the floor is wet", he warned.

"Be careful, because the floor is wet" he warned.

"sometimes you win," the coach said, "and sometimes you lose."

"Sometimes you win, the coach said, "and sometimes you lose".

what I ate for breakfast

a mistake I made

the history of my hometown