Types of Narrative Writing

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The word narrative is a synonym for...

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story

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A writer shares a TRUE story - personal experience

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Personal Narrative

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Writer shares a TRUE story about someone else's life

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Biographical Narrative

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Writer tells a MADE UP story, realistic or unrealistic.

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Fictional Narrative

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Type of narrative: "When I reached the counter, I looked at the choices... I got so excited."

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Personal Narrative

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Type of narrative: "I remember Independence Day. My family and I went to the park, stuck flags in the grass for America's birthday, had a barbecue, and watched fireworks."

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Personal Narrative

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Type of narrative: "I was in gym class when my teacher suggested we play softball. My stomach turned into a knot of fear. Softball isn't my game; I always get hit in the head by the ball."

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Personal Narrative

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Type of narrative: Aunt Bridget's lesson on cooking spaghetti.

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Biographical Narrative

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Type of narrative: "Football has always been my dad's favorite sport. From the first time he stepped foot on a football field at the age of 7, he fell in love with the game. Little 7 year old dad got ready with excitement the morning of his first practice. He gathered all of his gear the night before and set it on the chair across from his bed. The second Grandma Toni woke him up that clear September morning dad was bubbling with excitement."

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Biographical Narrative

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Type of narrative: "My hat is gone and I want it back," said Mr. Bear as he searched his tree house. "I bet that sneaky old Mr. Fox took it," Mr. Bear thought. He asked Mr. Fox, "Have you seen my hat?"

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Fictional Narrative