Narrative text is a form of writing that recounts a story or a series of events, and can be either fiction or nonfiction. Examples include novels, short stories, poems, memoirs, biographies, and news stories.
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Characteristics
Narrative texts have a beginning, middle, and end, with events arranged chronologically. They use descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures of the characters, setting, and events of the story.
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Generic Structure
Orientation
Complication
The orientation of a story should answer the questions of who, where, and when. It sets the stage for the story and helps identify the character and setting.
The three parts of a story's problem are the rising action, climax, and falling action. The rising action presents the problem, the climax is the peak of the problem, and the emergence of a solution.
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Generic Structure
Resolution
Coda
The resolution is the part of a story where conflicts or problems introduced earlier are addressed, and characters may overcome obstacles, find solutions, or experience personal growth.
This section appears at the end of a story, providing a summary or commentary on the characters' experiences and the impact of their actions. It helps readers to reflect on the intended message or lesson.
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Narrative Form
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Fairy Tale
A fairy tale involves folkloric characters like fairies, goblins, and dwarves, often featuring magic or enchantments.
Myth
Definition of an ancient story used to explain life’s mysteries.
Science Fiction
Science fiction is that class of prose narrative treating of a situation that could not arise in the world we know.
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Biography
A biography is a written record of someone else's life.
Fable
A story, usually with animal characters that exhibit human-like behavior, used for educational purposes.
Fantasy
A story featuring unrealistic characters and events.
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Folk Tale
An oral tradition is an old story that has been passed down verbally, offering insight into a culture's customs.
Legend
A story based on fact about the hero.
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Do a narrative based on another story
Do guided practice with another story before your own narrative
