narrative writing 记叙文写作ppt课件

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You can follow the outline given below.
Part II. Body (a long journey of English learning) 1.The beginning of your English learning experience and its general situation; 2.The development of your English learning story and the ups and downs you underwent during this process; 3.The present situation of your English learning Part III. Conclusion 1. The importance of English learning; 2. Your goal and plans for English learning in college period.
A conflict occurred: the author’s fear of water
Rising Action and a boy drowning in the water. (Paras. 4-10)
Exposition
The author came to the Mediterranean Sea and it reminded him of his terror of water. (Paras. 1-3)
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You may adopt the following expressions.
• from the outset; • end up doing sth.; • be cautious about; • be resigned to; • proceed to sth.; • coordinate sth. and sth. else; • be pessimistic about sth.
Writing devices
Essay writing(III)
Learn how to write a narrative
When you write a narrative, you may go
through several steps:
1. Write down whatever comes to your mind
4. Write a rough draft based on the listed details. Use time signals such as first, then, after, next, while, during, and finally to help connect details as you move from the beginning to the middle and to the end of the narrative. Make sure to include not only what happened but also how you felt about what was going on. You may make the experience vivid by using dialogs.
about the experience without worrying
about spelling or grammar.
2. Write your thesis statement and make sure
it contains the emotion you will focus on.
3. Make up a list of all the details involved in
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Writing devices
Essay writing (II)
Develop a narrative essay
The plot is how the author arranges events to develop his basic idea. It is a planned, logical series of events with a beginning, middle, and end. There are usually five essential parts of a plot: exposition, rising action, climax (or turning point), falling action, and resolution.
The author tried to save the boy, but
Falling Action the rip current seemed to triumph.
(Paras. 13-14)
Climax
After intense mental struggle, the author was determined to save the boy. (Paras. 11-12)
the experience. Then number these details
according to the order in which they
occurred.
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(Paras. 4-25)
Conclusion: Lastly, the author tells how Polly rejected the narrator’s
arguments as logical fallacies by using what he had taught her. The
characters of the story through telling about a deal reached between the
narrator and his roommate, Rob – the exchange of a leather jacket for a
beautiful girl Polly.
(Paras. 1-3)
Body: Then the author continues by writing about the logic lessons the narrator gave to Polly, with vivid descriptions of many details such as his actions and feelings, as well as the girl’s responses to his teaching.
climax of the story is reached when Polly refused to be the girlfriend of
the narrator. With this humorous but ironic story, the author tries to
illustrate the implied central theme: It is ridiculous to deal with love in a
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Structure of a Narrative Essay
1. Introduction: a beginning which introduces the setting and characters of the story, that is, the time, place and people involved in the story.
2. Body: an account and description of the main event that occurred. This part involves the problem /struggle sequence, or the adventure or interesting peak experience.
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You can follow the outline given below.
Part I. Introduction 1. Current situation about English learning; 2. Thesis statement: Your general feelings about your English learning experience.
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Tell a story on the following topic.
Suppose you are chatting with your classmates. You want to share with them your long journey of English learning.
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3. Conclusion: the part that brings the main event to a close, that is, the problem is solved or the adventure comes to an end.
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Introduction: The author begins by making clear the setting and
logical way.
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Writing practice
Directions: Write an essay of no less than 200 words on one of the following topics. One topic has an outline you can follow.
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Writing devices
Essay writing
Let’s look at Text A to see how the author plots a story:
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Resolution
The author defeated the water and the boy was rescued. (Paras. 15-17)
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Topic: Making a public speech (Narrate an experience) Introduction: Thesis statement: I had never thought I could speak in public, but I finally conquered my fear of it. Body: Detail 1: I practiced my speech a lot with written notes for my English class. Detail 2: I picked up the notes for my biology test instead of speech notes that day, but I made it. Conclusion: The three-minute speech that day made me realize that people can always overcome their odds if they are motivated.