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Patterns For College Writing Chapter 6 - Coggle Diagram
Patterns For College Writing Chapter 6
What is Narration
narration tells a story by presenting events in an orderly, logical sequence.
Narration can be dominant patters in many kinds of writing
speeches
biographies have narration
histories have narration
autobiographies have narration
personal letters have narration
diaries and journals and blogs and social networking sites have narration
narration is saying what happened
Using Narration
Narration provides structure for an entire essay
narration is helpful for process essays, like explanations of experiments
narration is also helpful for cause-and-effect essays
Planning a narrative Essay
Developing a Thesis Statement
narrative essays usually present a sequence of events for the purpose of supporting a thesis.
select and arrange details to show readers show the readers your thesis statement
a thesis statement is what the essay is about
Including Enough Detail
narratives need to include rich, specific details
don't be boring
narratives should add interest and authenticity to the essay
Varying Sentence Structure
narratives present long series of events, all the sentences can begin to sound alike
use different sentence structures
Maintaining Clear Narrative Order
the narrative does not need to be chronological
just be clear and consistent
Using Correct Verb Tenses
verb tense is extremely important in writing that recounts events in a fixed order
be consistent in verb Tense
Using transitions
transitions help link events in time, enabling narratives to flow smoothly
narratives are hard to understand without them
transitions indicate the order of events, and they also signal shifts in time
Structuring a Narrative Essay
narrative essays have introductions, body, and conclusion paragraphs
the body paragraphs usually recount the events that make up the narrative
thesis statements are usually in the Introduction
the conclusion wraps up the essay
structure outline
Introduction (thesis statement)
Point 1 (support for thesis)
Point 2 (support for thesis)
Point 3 (support for thesis)
Point 4 (support for thesis)
Point 5 (support for thesis)
Conclusion (restatement of the thesis in different words)
Revising a Narrative Essay
checklist
does the assignment call for narration
does the essay's thesis communicate the significance of the events discussed
is there enough specific detail
is the sentence structure varied
is the order of events clear to readers
do the transitions indicate the order of events and signal shifts in time
are the sentence openings varied in structure
Editing a Narrative Essay
focus on the grammar, mechanics, and punctuation issues
avoid run-on sentences
avoid fused sentences
a fused sentence occurs when two sentences are incorrectly joined without punctuation
avoid comma splices
comma splices occur when two sentences are incorrectly joined with just a comma
ways to correct these errors
Use a period to create two separate sentences
join the sentences with a comma and a coordinating conjunction
Join the sentences with a semicolon
Join the sentences with a semicolon and a transitional word or phrase
create a complex sentence by adding a subordinating conjunction or a relative pronoun
Points for Special Attention
Assignment
focus on topics that can be focused on
be sure that specific detail can be provided
Thesis Statement
include descriptive and supportable words in your thesis
explain the key factor of the essay
Structure
the body paragraphs should reflect the thesis statement
develop the thesis in the body paragraphs
Topic Sentences
use transitional words and phrases
show movement
Working with Sources
use only sources that are permitted
cite sources properly
Focus on Revision
make sure the essay is written in the correct format
examine the thesis for structure shifts
more points for special attention
checklist
check for
assignment
introduction
thesis statement
structure
detail
working with sources
transitions
verb tense
focus on revision
note the opinions of others
keep fluidity in mind
add dialogue when necessary
avoid clichés