Lesson 1: Introduction to Narrative Writing
Completion requirements
- Objective: Understand the purpose of narrative writing and the narrative techniques to be used.
- Instructions:
- Define Narrative Writing: Discuss how narrative writing tells a story, and the importance of creating a setting, characters, conflict, and resolution.
- Introduce Narrative Techniques: Review at least two narrative techniques such as:
- Flashback: A scene set earlier than the main story to provide background or insight.
- Dialogue: Conversations between characters that reveal personality or move the plot forward.
- Pacing: Controlling the speed of the story’s progression.
- Foreshadowing: Hinting at events to come in the story.
- Choose Your Techniques: Decide on two techniques to use in your story (e.g., flashback and dialogue).