Narration

Purposes
To entertain
To engage the reader in an
imaginative experience.

Language Features

Specific, often individual participants.

Mainly action verbs
Normally past tense.
Many linking words (After,Before,Finally)
Dialogue often included (may change to
present or future)
Descriptive language (Clever, short, tall)
Can be written in the first person (I, We)
or third person (He, She, They)

Text Organisation
Setting (Where), time (When), Main
Orientatio Character (Who)
Some minor characters.
n

An event or series of events leading to

Complicati conflict
on

Resoution

Complication is resolved

Activity
Framework
Headings
Title
Orientation
Initiating event
Complication
Resolution
Moral Value

Notes or Drawings

Framewor
k
Headings
Title
Orientation

Notes or Drawings

Snow White
Once upon a time, there lived a
little named Snow White. She
lived with her aunt and uncle
because her parents were died.
Initiating
One day, her aunt and uncle
event
wanted to leave her alone at
home because they wanted to
go to America.
Complicatio The next morning she ran away
n
from home into the wood

Resolution

Moral Value

Her aunt and uncle

persuaded her and
convinced her that
they will not leave
her alone.
Dont be so hasty in
making a decision
Dont be too
emotional.