Narrative

Lesson 4: The Narrative Essay

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Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this lesson, you will be able to do the following:

* Describe how to use conflict in a narrative essay.

* Demonstrate how to effectively organize a narrative essay.

* Validate the importance of details in a narrative essay.

These objectives reflect the important concepts of this lesson and should be used to guide your studies and your preparation for examinations. 

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Learning Activities

1. Carefully review the complete introduction to Chapter 4, Narration, in The Longman Reader. Next, read the following essays:  

Reading List |

Narrative Essays |

 "Shooting an Elephant" by George Orwell |

 "Salvation" by Langston Hughes |

 "The Fourth of July" by Audre Lorde |

2. Complete the assignments in the Assignments section. Be sure to note the due dates listed in the syllabus.

3. Schedule and take your Midterm Exam.

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Assignments

* Complete the discussions on the required readings for this lesson.  

* Complete and submit the grammar exercise.

* Take the mid-term exam. If you cannot take the exam now, be sure it is taken by the course end date.

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Assignments

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Narrative Essay

Narrative Essay

Write a 500 to 750 word essay using narration as the chief method of development.

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Writing Assignment

Purpose: to inform

Method of Development: narration

For topics, see the list at the end of Chapter 4, Narration, in The Longman Reader. Choose one, or notify me through Messages if you have a topic of your...