Narrative Writing Techniques and Elements

This video tutorial guides students on how to plan a narrative response to a poem by using descriptive details. It begins with an introduction to the concept, followed by an explanation of the writing prompt based on Emily Dickinson's 'The Wind's Visit'. The tutorial outlines the writing process, focusing on generating and planning ideas, highlighting and analyzing text details, and adding descriptive elements. The lesson concludes with a review of the steps and emphasizes the importance of descriptive details in creating a complete narrative response.

What is the main focus of planning a narrative response to a poem?

• Using complex vocabulary

• Applying relevant descriptive details

• Avoiding any character descriptions

• Creating a long narrative

Which of the following is NOT a step in the writing process?

• Ignoring feedback

• Reading closely and analyzing

• Generating and planning

• Drafting and revising

What color is used to highlight details about the narrator?

• Red

• Yellow

• Blue

• Green

Why is it important to add relevant descriptive details to the narrative?

• To avoid using the original text

• To confuse the reader

• To ensure clarity and depth

• To make the narrative longer

What additional elements are suggested to be included for the narrator's description?

• Her movements and attire

• Her favorite color

• Her childhood memories

• Her favorite book

What is the purpose of generating new descriptions in the narrative response?

• To make the narrative shorter

• To enhance the narrative with fresh details

• To confuse the reader

• To replace the original poem

Which of the following is a suggested description for the setting?

• A large open field

• A bustling city

• A small closed cell

• A quiet forest

What is the role of the wind in the narrative response?

• An antagonist

• A background character

• The main narrator

• A silent observer

What should the poem's conclusion provide to the reader?

• An open-ended question

• A cliffhanger

• A sense of conclusion

• A sense of confusion

What is the final step in the writing process?

• Editing and publishing

• Drafting and revising

• Reading closely and analyzing

• Generating and planning