Narrative Writing: Drafting and Technique
Understand the difference between 'telling' and 'showing' in narrative writing
Transform plain descriptive statements into vivid narrative descriptions
Apply sensory details to make writing more engaging
“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”
— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)Just as vivid words can bring healing, descriptive writing can bring stories to life
Begin with a quick demonstration of 'telling' vs 'showing' by reading two descriptions of the same scene
Explain the 'show, don't tell' writing technique using biblical storytelling examples
Students will transform 'telling' sentences into vivid 'showing' descriptions
Simpler: Use provided sample sentences to transform
Challenge: Create original 'telling' sentences to transform
Reflect on how descriptive writing can make stories more engaging
Dear God, thank you for the gift of language and creativity. Help us use our words to tell stories that honor You.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore using all five senses in our writing
“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”
— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Create hand motions representing sweet words and healing
Students are learning to enhance their narrative writing through descriptive techniques
Students might find it challenging to move beyond simple descriptions
Increased use of descriptive language and sensory details