NARRATION: Narration refers to the way that a story is told, and so

belongs to the level of discourse (although in first-person narration it may be that

the narrator also plays a role in the development of the story itself). The different
kinds of narration are categorized by each one's primary grammatical stance: either
1) the narrator speaks from within the story and, so, uses "I" to refer to him- or
herself (see first-person narration); in other words, the narrator is a character of
some sort in the story itself, even if he is only a passive observer; or 2) the narrator
speaks from outside the story and never employs the "I" (see third-person
narration). See also third-person omniscient narration; third-person-limited
narration; and objective shot.
My Unforgettable Experience
by Hieu Vu

The first year that I set my feet in this country was very difficult and unforgettable. I was
new to the environment and my language barriers keep me a distance from
communicating and socializing with others. I was not able to associate or interact
within the environment, especially in the school. I felt like I was a fish in a new pond
with nothing to do and no where else to go. Every time I tried to express an assignment
or any kind of activity through dictation, it became a joke to the classroom. People
made fun of the way I talked and the way I dressed, knowing I was new in this country,
I didn’t have enough money to be competing with materials. All the stress, pressure,
and disrespect given from other people had forced me to be silent and lonely in public.
I did not have anybody to talk to and look up to when I needed. My house was my only
playground and entertainment place; my bedroom became my only library. My
loneliness and my anger pushed me to study hard and to commit myself to be more
successful and to be above those who had put me down. Every time I thought about
these incidents, it motivated me to go further in establishing the goals that I desired in
life. Finally, I accomplished my communication and socialization, but I will never
forget who I was once before.

Narration Paragraph

A narration paragraph tells a story that explains something that

happened—what happened, when it happened, and who was
involved.

No matter what your narrative is about, it must make a point—tell a lesson learned.

Example: Write a paragraph telling about a childhood incident that had an impact on your
life.
The events in a narration are told in chronological order.

The following words can help you to write a good narration paragraph:
first, second soon

third, etc. now

before next

after later

finally meanwhile

while during
 then as (soon as)

May 3, 1999, is a day I will never forget. I had taken my daughter to Westmoore High School
for her awards ceremony. The program was late getting started because there had been a
tornado warning, so people were milling around talking, not exactly knowing what to do.
Some were talking about going home, others were looking for the stairwells, some were
calling home, to check on loved ones. Pretty soon, a policewoman we knew told everyone
in a very commanding voice that she wanted everyone to take cover in the stairwells and
protected hallways, NOW! It was then that we all knew this tornado warning was real
and we immediately took cover. Shortly after we had taken cover, the policewoman told
us to get down and cover our heads. Just as we did that, we heard a loud rumbling much
like the sound of a jumbo jet. At the same time the roof started to peel away, and I felt
the wind. It was then that I began to wonder if we were all going to be sucked up in the
tornado. I watched the ceiling flapping like a deck of cards, and it started crashing down
on us. In only a few minutes it was over, but nobody moved—the ceiling was still falling
down. After fifteen minutes or so, the ceiling stopped falling and the dust and debris
settled somewhat. Slowly we got up, checked that everyone was okay, and dusted off. In
less than five minutes, we could all have been killed, but no one was even injured. Once
again I realized that life is very fragile, and we must appreciate every second of every
day.

notes on interpret, and

heighten the
NARRATIVE ILLUSTRATION meaning of a
selected passage
John Vernon Lord of text (in a
complementary
way) by means of
The main function pictures, with the
of the narrative aim of
illustrator is to contributing to the
represent, reader's
appreciation of
the narrative. This qualities of
usually involves pictorial
consideration of expression?
the setting of
place and time
and the nature Ideas in
and action of the illustration may
characters who be generated in
take part in the several ways:
story. Pictorial ideas are required
narratives may, of to solve particular
course, dispense problems; ideas
with words. My are required in
talk today will selecting and
mainly touch on composing the
various elements elements of a
of narrative picture; ideas can
illustration and come from
what we often inventing a new
have to consider visual language or
when we are by an original use
illustrating texts. of materials.
Below is a list of Ideas may take
some of these on the form of the
considerations: visual clarification
of something that
cannot be
Ideas expressed in
words or seen in
the normal way.
How are ideas Visual ideas may
generated and complement
how do we wish to words. Pictorial
approach a ideas may show
particular problem what the world is
when illustrating a like in the
narrative? How do present, what it
we bring to life used to be like in
what has been the past, and
described in what it could,
words? What are should or might
the special be like in the
complementary future.Visual ideas
may inform, pictures relate to
persuade and each other to
warn of danger. attain a
Pictures can alert satisfactory
people's sequence? What
consciousness or pictorial
conscience. They properties should
can also celebrate we consider when
the beauty, or we are illustrating
emphasise the in series?
ugliness, of
something; they
can amuse, The frozen
delight and move moment
people and they
can show
impossible At what precise
situations and a moment do we
world that doesn't choose to stop the
or cannot exist. action when the
Illustrations may events in the
be `evocative' of narrative take
a text rather than place? Catching
aiming to be the fleeting
specific by moment when an
incorporating the event has just
details of its happened, or is
content. Pictures about to happen,
can be seen in and that will, in
sequence and the next moment
thus have a change.
bearing on each
other.
Mood and
atmosphere
The text

We need to
Which individual consider reflecting
passages of text the tone of a
shall be selected narrative by
to illustrate and extracting the
how do the appropriate sense
of mood and (such as clothes
atmosphere from and furniture and
its content. Our oddments etc.)
intention might be that may be
to create a sense included in the
of drama or illustration, as
humour, suspense well as deciding
and surprise, or those that may be
joie de vivre etc. omitted.
Nature and action
of the characters
The nature and Scene setting
action of the
characters who
are participating The scene setting
in the narrative or location where
have to be the action takes
considered as well place, has to be
as registering thought about.
their physical The background
appearance, setting may be
(features of face) carried out in such
and their a way as to
momentary emphasise mood
gesture and and expression as
expression - not well as our
just what they are experiencing a
doing. Maintaining sense of
the likeness of movement in the
individual picture.
characters
throughout a
story might be Viewpoint
something that
has to be handled.
The choice of
Other 'props' in a viewpoint (angle
picture of vision or eye-
There is the need level)has to be
to identify and established for
select the various each picture.
components,
objects or props
Time when the composition,
event takes place including their
proximity and
relationship to
The period, one another.
season and time Pictorial emphasis
of day or night or
may have to be understatement
considered. An may be important
historical by means of
reconstruction giving weight or
may be light to certain
necessary. lines and shapes
within the
composition.
Light source Stressing dynamic
rhythm (or indeed
the lack of it) by
The light source bringing about
may be another passive qualities,
factor, as well as or a sense of
the kind of repose, may be
weather that is something that is
taking place. wanted in the
composition. One
may have to
Pictorial consider whether
Composition to have 'sealed
off' , bled or
vignetted
One of the most illustrations. The
fundamental independent unity
aspects of making of each individual
pictures is picture set against
considering which its neighbouring
compositional pictures is an
approach will best important
serve the idea? consideration. The
Here we need to use of contrast is
speculate about a vital part of
the disposition of book illustration,
the various when the pictures
elements in the follow each other
in sequence. changes; different
Compositional perspectival
variety and views; opposites -
contrast is near and far;
recommended to simplicity against
avoid monotony. complexity;
passive and
active; vertical,
horizontal and
Here are a few diagonal stresses;
headings to think curved and
about: tone and angular shapes;
colour contrasts; using constants
figure and ground (ie the grid) as a
possibilities - dark means of
against light and orchestrating
light against dark; compositional
contrasts of scale elements;
and proportional

Characteristics of narration

Understand the characteristics of narrative paragraphs in order to find one. The narrative
paragraph is descriptive and engaging. The first sentence of a narrative paragraph captivates your
attention, and the last sentence leaves you wanting to know more. For example, a narrative
paragraph can introduce the internal conflict of a character, yet not discuss the resolution of this
conflict. The resolution will be in another narrative paragraph within the story. You will keep
reading to find out what happens.

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A narrative is a story. To write an effective narrative paragraph, the author must be creative yet
concise. A well-written narrative paragraph will appeal to readers because of the author's
thorough knowledge of the subject and ability to communicate effectively. Follow these steps to
learn more.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

1. 1

Choose a topic that will appeal to the designated audience for your narrative paragraph.

2. 2

List several details that you know or have learned about your chosen topic.

3. 3

Write a topic sentence that introduces what key information will be in the paragraph.

4. 4

Create an outline of your paragraph that begins with your topic sentence and contains at
least three important details from your list.

5. 5

Write your three detail sentences. Use transitions between each sentence to lead your
reader logically through the narrative.

6. 6

Add your final clincher or concluding sentence that sums up your paragraph without
simply repeating the details from your paragraph.

7. 7

Check your paragraph for errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation, or have an adult
or peer read your paragraph to identify mistakes.

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