Introduction
Dear students
Please watch the above video; which highlights the expected outcomes for this lesson.
Regards
R Ford
Task
Date: 23 August
Task1
Marks: 20
After watching the video; use the information to create a narrative essay of 200-250 words based on ONE of the following topics. Provide your proof of planning on the first page.
- "Suddenly there was absolute silence"
- "That was the last time I saw them"
Process
Please watch the video below in order to answer the question under "Task".
What is a narrative essay?
- A narrative essay tells a story.
- It does not have to be a true story or based on your life/experience.
- It can be written from any perspective.
Consider the following when writing a narrative essay:
- The story must have a strong storyline and be convincing even if it is fiction.
- Make use of dialogue and direct speech.
- Introduce the characters to the reader.
- Make the setting known to the reader.
- A narrative essay is usually written in the past tense.
- Written in 1st person or 3rd person speaker.
- The sequence of events has to be coherent.
- The introductory paragraph should capture the reader’s attention.
- An unusually interesting ending gives a story the final touch.
- The reader’s interest must be maintained until the end. The style, rhetorical devices ad action must ensure sustained interest.
- A successful narrative vividly highlights sensory details such a sight, sound, taste, smell and tactile sensations.
- A narrative essay often has a strong descriptive element.
Possible topics:
- “That moment I knew things will never be the same again…”
- “The last time I saw them…”
- “Suddenly my world was turned upside down…”
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Evaluation
Use the following rubric to help you complete your essay successfully:
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Excellent- 4 |
Good- 3 |
Satisfactory- 2 |
Needs improvement- 1 |
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Spelling; punctuation and grammar |
Learner has less than 2 errors in their spelling; punctuation and grammar. |
Learner has 3 to 4 errors in spelling; punctuation and grammar. |
Learner has 5 spelling; punctuation and grammar related errors. |
Learner has more than 5 spelling; punctuation and grammar related errors. |
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Word choice |
Learner uses outstanding word choices to apprehend experiences. |
Learner is capable of expressing their clear feelings by using nouns; adjectives and verbs. |
Learner needs to use more nouns; adjectives and verbs in order to create a clear picture and understanding for the reader. |
The learner overuses their words and do not create a clear picture for. |
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Ideas |
Learner makes use of details to make the story exhilarating. |
Learner creates an engaging story, however more details are needed. |
The details does not relate to the story. The learner has too many experiences. |
The writer makes use of little to no experiences and focuses on too many experiences. |
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Organization of essay and structure |
The organization and structure makes the essay enjoyable and effortless to read. |
The organization and structure is well organized; transitions are helpful. |
Needs to make use of more transitions. Order of events needs to be corrected. |
The order is unclear. Shows no organization. |
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Voice |
Learner’s voice creates and interest in the story. Learner uses dialogue in the story. |
Learner’s voice creates an interesting story. Learner has to make use of more dialogue in the essay. |
Learner’s voice is weak. Needs more dialogue. |
Learner’s voice shows few to no interest. |
Conclusion
Dear learners
Please study these tips on how to improve your vocabulary in essay writing; in preparation for our next class.
Watch the video below:
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