Saturday, May 25, 2013

NARRATIVE PARAGRAPH

Narrative paragraphs tell a chain of events to create a story with a significant meaning.  The story told in a narrative paragraph usually depicts an event from the writer’s life. In the beginning of the paragraph the writer sets the background by using the four Ws -who, what, where, and when. Then the writer presents a beginning, middle, and an end in a clear and chronological order. Moreover, is important to say that this kind of paragraphs do not always begin with a typical phrase like "Once upon a time". Writer can begin with an attractive beginning that engages and catch the reader´s attention.

The following paragraph is a clear example of a narrative paragraph. It consisted on the First international EFL Teachers' Congress held in Florencia at Amazonia University. 


1ST INTERNATIONAL EFL TEACHERS´ CONGRESS IN FLORENCIA

One of the most important events held at Amazonia University was the 1st EFL Teachers’ congress. This event was celebrated on May 9 and 10, 2013. Teachers and university students from different cities around the world participated in this great congress.  In this event, there was a variety of conferences consisted on workshops, lectures, plenaries and research reports that allowed the public to know more about their profession as English Language teachers. The congress began with a plenary in charge of Jaime Acajima who explained the importance of creating Emotionally Safe Classrooms in order to increase the enjoyment in students keeping a good rapport. The event was very good; however, there were some technical failures that did not permit the normal course of the planned activities. Despite these problems, the congress was a total success. At the end, the event counted with the participation of an artist who – with his great sense of humor - closed with a flourish the 1st International EFL teachers´ congress that will remain in the memories of participants.


In conclusion, narrative paragraph shows the reader the how were the events of an important fact for the writer. Besides, is necessary to mention the importance of using catchy phrase to increase reader's interest.


Info taken from: http://ydyo.izmir.edu.tr






  



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