Narrative+Writing

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= A Narrative tells a story to entertain, instruct and pass on cultural values. They can be in the form of: stories, fables, tales, novels, poems, movies, jokes and plays. =

=Structure of a Narrative= = ORIENTATION - Introduces the setting and characters.= = COMPLICATION - The problem develops into a series of events.= = RESOLUTION - The problem is solved.=

=Language Features to include in your Narrative= = Noun Groups = =- tell who and what= = Adverbial Phrases = =- Tell where and when events happened= =- Tell how things were done.= = Action Verbs in past tense = =- Tell what was done= = Connectives = =- Show the sequence of events= = Direct or Reported Speech = =- Adds to the action and characters.= = Adjectives = =- Adds meaning to nouns= =- Shows the characters feelings.=