3rd lesson
Page 1: Using Narration
Definition: Narrative writing relates a sequence of events to tell stories, factual or fictional.
Purpose: Distinguishes between recounting real-life events versus inventing hypothetical ones.
Key Elements:
Action Words: Help drive the story forward.
Transition Words: Orient readers to the sequence of events.
Sample Transition Words: Previously, Before, Then, Meanwhile, Now, At the same time, Afterwards, Soon, Later.
Structure of a Narrative Paragraph:
Introduction: Introduces the event and its relevance.
Body: Recounts events in chronological order.
Conclusion: Shows potential resolution of the conflict.
Descriptive Details: Important for engaging readers and immersing them in the narrative.
Page 2: Using Description
Definition: Descriptive writing provides information about a subject using sensory details to form a clear image.
A descriptive paragraph's structure is relatively more flexible than other writing styles after the introductory paragraph/s. The writer is advised to use their thesis statement
Purpose: Engages readers by bringing subjects to life through detailed imagery.
Key Characteristics: Uses adjectives, adverbs, and signal words.
Types of Descriptive Writing:
Objective Description: Factual account of physical characteristics.
Subjective Description: Includes writer’s insights and emotions.
Structure of a Descriptive Paragraph:
Introduction: Introduces the subject and sets the tone.
Body: Further describes the subject using spatial order.
Conclusion: Relates details back to the overall impression.
Page 3: Using Definition
Definition Purpose: Identifies and clarifies a term, setting it apart from related terms.
Complexity: Defining terms requires more than dictionary meanings; context is crucial.
Basic Elements:
Select Term: The specific term being defined.
General Class: The broader category the term belongs to.
Characteristics: What sets it apart from similar terms.
Structure of a Definition Paragraph:
Introduction: Presents the term and context.
Body: Explains the rationale for the definition with aspects discussed in separate paragraphs.
Conclusion: Consolidates aspects to reinforce the defined meaning.
Page 4: Using Illustration, Exemplification, and Classification
Overview: These methods support main topics and enhance clarity.
Differences:
Illustration: Uses evidence to demonstrate main ideas.
Exemplification: Uses examples to support the main topic.
Classification: Sorts details into categories for understanding broad topics.
Importance: Each writing mode expands discussion, providing clarity and depth.
Structure of a Combined Writing:
Introduction: Introduces the main topic and examples/evidence.
Body: Explains examples and discusses classifications in detail.
Conclusion: Relates discussed elements back to the main topic.