大二综合英语教学资料：Narration-1.pptVIP

Writing task Write a continuation of at least 500 words for this incomplete story with both your imagination and your knowledge. Try to imitate its language style, and to be creative. Peer revision Please write down your comment following the questions below for the composition you read. 1 What is the theme of the story? What does the writer want to convey? Try to summarize it in 1 or 2 sentences. (For writer’s part, please check whether the reader has fully understand your theme) 2 Do you think the writer’s theme is fully supported? If not, please note down where he or she should elaborate. 3 which part of the story you like best or which sentences you think are beautifully written. Please underline them with red pen and draw a for him or her. The best article of the group Form groups of 4 or 5 students and read all the compositions in your group, and then vote for the best one and read aloud to class. Try to revise your own composition after reading the peer comments. * * To narrate is to tell a story. Narration simply means telling a story. 1 Thesis statement Your interpretation/understanding of the story or event. 2 sufficient details to support your thesis 3 keep a right pace of narration 1 Order 2 Central conflict 3 Dialogue 4 Points of view 1 Order A Chronological sequence following the natural order in which the action unfolds, from beginning to middle to the end. B Flashback referring to an event that occurred earlier than the “present” time in the narrative C flashforward referring to an event that will occur later than the “present” time in the narrative 2 Central conflict The central conflict of a narrative provides the motivation and purpose for the characters’ actions, thus, giving the narrative its dramatic structure. The conflict can be a struggle between the protagonist (the main character) and the antagonist (his or her opponent), between the main character and the environment (social or nat