Narration & Description | Patterns of Development in Writing || SHS Reading & Writing

Summary

In this video, Teacher Yan introduces key patterns of development in writing, focusing on narration and description. Narration helps writers explain how events unfolded, emphasizing a clear, engaging flow of events, while description paints vivid images using sensory details. Teacher Yan provides practical advice on structuring narratives and descriptions effectively, offering tips on making writing more engaging. The video is designed to help senior high school students improve their writing skills by understanding how to organize and present ideas in a compelling way.

Takeaways

• 😀 Understanding patterns of development helps organize thoughts and ideas when writing essays, articles, or any written output.
• 😀 Knowing different patterns of development in writing saves time and reduces mistakes in the writing process.
• 😀 The most common patterns of development in writing include narration, description, definition, exemplification, comparison contrast, cause-effect, problem-solution, and persuasion.
• 😀 Narration is about explaining how an event happened and presenting it in a logical sequence, often in chronological order.
• 😀 For novice writers, it is suggested to use a chronological order to narrate events to avoid confusion.
• 😀 A clear topic sentence should be included in the introduction to define the event being narrated, preventing the writer from losing focus.
• 😀 Narration should go beyond simply listing events; it should be engaging, with added drama and emotion to hook the reader.
• 😀 Effective narration allows the reader to feel as if they are experiencing the event, helping them empathize with the writer.
• 😀 Descriptive writing is about painting a clear picture in the reader's mind using specific words that appeal to the senses (sight, smell, touch, taste, hearing).
• 😀 In description, it's important to use sensory details that allow the reader to visualize, feel, or even hear what is being described, enhancing the immersive experience.
• 😀 When describing a person or object, focus on key details such as size, shape, texture, and color, and aim to engage both the senses and emotions of the reader.

Q & A

What is the primary purpose of learning patterns of development in writing?

The primary purpose is to help organize thoughts or ideas when writing an essay, article, or any written output. Understanding these patterns saves time and reduces mistakes while writing.

What are the most common patterns of development in writing?

The most common patterns are narration, description, definition, exemplification, comparison-contrast, cause-effect, problem-solution, and persuasion.

How does narration function as a pattern of development in writing?

Narration explains how something happened by presenting events in chronological order or other structured sequences. It’s about telling a story, not just listing events, and can involve dramatic elements to engage the reader.

What is a key tip for beginners when using narration in writing?

A key tip for beginners is to present events chronologically, starting from the earliest to the most recent. This helps maintain clarity and ensures the reader follows the narrative flow.

Why is a topic sentence important in a narrative essay?

The topic sentence is important because it clearly states what the narrative is about. It helps set the context and ensures the writer doesn't get off track or confuse the reader.

What makes a narrative more engaging for the reader?

A narrative becomes engaging when it adds drama and hooks the reader's attention. Using vivid descriptions, emotions, and creating a connection with the reader makes the story compelling.

What is the goal of a descriptive essay?

The goal of a descriptive essay is to paint a clear picture of a person, place, thing, or event. The writer uses specific, sensory language to help the reader imagine and feel what is being described.

How can a writer make a description more vivid and effective?

A writer can use words that appeal to the senses—sight, smell, taste, hearing, and touch—to make the description more vivid and immersive for the reader.

What is the difference between narration and description in writing?

Narration focuses on telling a story and explaining events, often using a sequence, while description aims to create a detailed image of something, focusing on sensory details and characteristics.

What are some key tips for describing objects in a descriptive essay?

When describing objects, it's important to focus on aspects like size, shape, texture, and appearance. A detailed description allows the reader to visualize and feel the object in their mind.