EAD: Read the Purdue OWL's guide to writing narratives. I will take questions on this Monday.
Chapter One of Shoeless Joe by WP Kinsella
WRITE:
Formal Writing #1: THE DESCRIPTIVE NARRATIVE: Begin by reading the 1st chapter of WP Kinsella's novel. So much of what's moving about it is the passion the narrator uses when describing the things he loves. Write a short narrative describing something (or someone or someplace) you love or are vary passionate about. Could be soccer. Your boyfriend. A holiday. Disney World. A keepsake. Your part-time job. Your group of friends. A hobby. Just make sure you are telling me about it by presenting a specific story. SHOW me, don't TELL me. The narrative should be both a story (first person, with a beginning, middle and end AND proof of your passion). For example, if your passion is scuba diving, write a narrative about a specific scuba trip and through telling the story...let your passion shine through. Don't describe the thing itself. Tell a story that involves the thing and evinces your love. Difficult? Sure. Impossible? Not even close. Approx. two pages in length.
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