Narrative Writing

Is it a narrative? Y/N

• A typical newspaper article
• Of Mice and Men
• "Little Red Riding Hood"
• iPhone owner's manual
• Funny story you told your friend about how you lost your wallet and found it in your dad's car.

So narratives are STORIES. Complete with a beginning, middle & end.

"Clues to a Great Story"

Plot

Plot Arch

Exposition

Rising Action

Climax

Falling Action

Resolution

Other Elements

Characters

Conflict

Point of View

Theme