Narrative Writing

Throughout this course so far, you have engaged in various forms of writing. The next form you will explore is narrative writing, a form of writing that tells a story. It is almost always personal and sometimes can be difficult to share. You may someday use narrative writing to write a college essay, a scholarship essay, or a letter to an editor. Perhaps you will want to tell the founding story of a successful future company. Or maybe you will advocate on behalf of the disadvantaged by revealing the personal anecdotes of victims of social injustice. Learning how to engage in narrative writing will prove to be beneficial throughout your life, and this topic will equip you with what you need to know about this very practical writing form.

Essential Question

• What are the characteristics of effective narrative writing?