Intro to Narrative Writing

I can identify an author’s use of diction, imagery, symbolism and syntax and interpret how it contributes to the narrative’s meaning.

1. Review Intro Paragraph for "Santa Ana Winds" with a partner. What challenges did you face? Do you feel you were successful in writing a complex thesis?

2. Narrative Writing Techniques (handout)

3. Read and annotate Gary Soto's "The Pie," looking for the following:

-diction (religious, guilty, gluttonous)

-vivid/sensory imagery

-shifts in tone

-symbolism

Complete discussion questions with a partner after you annotate!

4.  Now that you've done a close reading, create a thesis sentence and outline (handout)

5. Wrap up and reflection:

1. “Write” your own essay: Answer the prompt. Compose an intro and first body paragraph (20 minutes)
2. Share your essays with a partner (piece of)
3. Read student sample essays and reflect on “writing about writing”
4. Wrap-Up: What makes effective narrative writing? What works in this pieces of writing?

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Homework:
Read the following two stories (“Eleven” and Half-Broke Horses). Annotate the texts for all their bang-up, impressive narrative techniques going on. Then, write a quick 3-paragraph response to each one:

• What is the author’s purpose (message or point) in writing this story?
• What techniques (writing style, narrative techniques) did the author use in writing this story and how effective were they?
• What is your personal response to the story? Did you like it, relate to it, abhor it….? Explain.

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