This document provides information about narrative and descriptive writing patterns. It defines narration as describing how, when, and where an event occurred, while description gives details about a person, place, or object. Examples of each are given using paragraphs about a personal experience and a tarsier. Transition words for narration and specific details for description are highlighted. The document concludes with assignment instructions to write a paragraph using either narration or description.

2. READING AND
WRITING SKILLS

3. You are news broadcaster/s and you
are covering an accident in a particular
area by emphasizing the 5Ws and H
questions.
You are convincing a friend to buy
your products.

4. PATTERNS OF DEVELOPMENT:
NARRATION AND
DESCRIPTION

5. Objectives:
1. Determine the nature and process of
narrating/describing stories.
2. Create a full-blown essay using
narration/description as the primary mode of
paragraph development.
3. Narrate/Describe events vividly and clearly.

6. the most basic pattern of
development
NARRATION
describes how, when, and where an
event or occurrence actually
happened

7. used to tell a story or focus on a
set of related events
NARRATION

8. contains action verbs and
transition words that indicate
time or sequence.
NARRATIVE PARAGRAPH

9. The following are some transition
words used to signal time or
sequence order:
• First, second, etc.
• After, finally, soon, as soon as,
later, next, then

10. • Meanwhile, before
• During, upon, at the same time,
simultaneously
• Suddenly, instantly, momentarily

11. • The next day, following, thereafter
• In the end, ultimately

12. Last night, I was walking on my way home when it
suddenly rained. I forgot to bring my umbrella, so I ran to
avoid getting completely soaked in the rain. Not seeing
where I was going, I fell into a paddle of water. Then a
guy helped me stand up. When I looked up, I recognized
him. Momentarily, I forgot that I was soaking wet and
that I was very cold. He offered to walk me home, and I
just nodded. The next day, he and I saw each other at
school. At last, we talked like old friends.
EXAMPLE:

13. The narrative paragraph tells a part of a
story in the first person. It shows a sequence
of events connected by transition words like
then, suddenly, finally, momentarily, and the
next day. Also, action verbs like was walking,
ran, and fell are used to indicate movement.
EXPLANATION:

14. Last night, I was walking on my way home when it
suddenly rained. I forgot to bring my umbrella, so I ran to
avoid getting completely soaked in the rain. Not seeing
where I was going, I fell into a paddle of water. Then a
guy helped me stand up. When I looked up, I recognized
him. Momentarily, I forgot that I was soaking wet and
that I was very cold. He offered to walk me home, and I
just nodded. The next day, he and I saw each other at
school. At last, we talked like old friends.
EXAMPLE:

15. the pattern of development
which goes into details about a
specific object, person, or
location, in order to firmly set
its appearance
DESCRIPTION

16. gives information of what a
person, an object, a place, or
a situation is like.
DESCRIPTION

17. It appeals to the reader’s
senses; it makes the reader
see, hear, taste, smell, or feel
the subject.
DESCRIPTION

18. has concrete and specific details,
which are carefully chosen by a
writer to paint a picture in the
mind of the reader.
DESCRIPTIVE PARAGRAPH

19. The tarsier has soft, grayish fur. It has bat-like ears
and a long, rat-like tail. It only stands about 100
millimeters. It feeds on insects like crickets, beetles,
and termites; and on small animals, too, like lizards,
frogs, and small birds. Also, it is capable of turning
its head 180 degrees and jumping backward with
accuracy.
EXAMPLE:

20. The descriptive paragraph tells the unique
features and characteristics of a tarsier. With
concrete and specific details, the description
creates a picture of what a tarsier looks like
as well as how it lives and moves.
EXPLANATION:

21. IDENTIFY!

22. IDENTIFY!

23. IDENTIFY!

24. IDENTIFY!

25. QUIZ TIME !!!

26. ANSWERS:
1. A 6. B
2. C 7. A
3. B 8. A
4. A
5. B

27. • You can develop your paragraphs in any
pattern that suits your writing purpose.
• Use narration to relate an incident or a
series of events. Remember to use transition
words that indicate time and sequence.
TIPS IN WRITING:

28. • Use description to tell what someone or
something is like. Remember to use concrete
and specific details.
TIPS IN WRITING:

29. Among the following scenarios/tasks, choose only 1
and write your answers in a ½ sheet of paper.
a. Write a narrative text about a certain time in your
life that you can’t forget in this pandemic.
b. Write an article about a beautiful place here in
Vallehermoso where one can spend a vacation after
this pandemic.
ACTIVITY:

30. Among the following scenarios/tasks, choose only 1
and write your answers in a ½ sheet of paper.
a. Write a narrative text about a certain experience in
your life that is unforgettable.
b. Write an article about a beautiful place here in
Vallehermoso where one can spend a vacation after
this pandemic.
ACTIVITY:

31. - Create a short well – written paragraph using
narration or description about each of the following:
a. an accident
b. first date
c. a day at the fair, or at the lake, or at the beach
d. a first date
- You will be scored according to a rubric.
ASSIGNMENT:

32. 10 8 5 2
Focus and Details
There is one clear, well-discussed topic. Main ideas
are clear and are well supported by detailed and
accurate information.
There is one clear, well-focused
topic. Main ideas are clear but are
not well supported by detailed
information.
There is one topic. Main ideas are
somewhat clear.
The topic and main ideas are not
clear
Organization
The introduction is inviting, states the main topic,
and provides an overview of the paper. Information
is relevant and presented in a logical order. The
conclusion is strong.
The introduction states the main
topic and provides an overview of
the paper. A conclusion is included.
The introduction states the main
topic. A conclusion is included.
There is no clear introduction,
structure, or conclusion.
Voice
The author’s purpose of writing is very clear, and
there is strong evidence of attention to audience.
The author’s extensive knowledge/ or experience
with the topic is/ are evident
The author’s purpose of writing is
somewhat clear, and there is some
evidence of attention to audience.
The author’s knowledge and/ or
experience with the topic is/ are
evident.
The author’s purpose of writing is
somewhat clear, and there is
evidence of attention to audience.
The author’s knowledge and/ or
experience with the topic is/ are
limited.
The author’s purpose of writing is
unclear.
Word Choice
The author uses vivid words and phrases. The
choice and placement of words seems accurate,
natural, and not forced.
The author uses vivid words and
phrases. The choice and placement
of words is inaccurate at times and/
and/ or seems overdone.
The author uses words that
communicate clearly, but the
writing lacks variety.
The writer uses a limited
vocabulary. Jargon or clichés
maybe present and detract from
the meaning.
Sentence Structure,
Grammar,
Mechanics, and
Spelling
All sentences are well-constructed and have varied
structure and length. The author makes no error in
grammar, mechanics, and/ or spelling.
Most sentences are well-
constructed and have varied
structure and length. The author
makes a few errors in grammar,
mechanics, and/ or spelling but
they do not interfere with
understanding.
Most sentences are well-
constructed, but they have a similar
structure and/ or length. The
author makes several errors in
grammar, mechanics, and/ or
spelling that interfere with
understanding.
Sentences sound awkward, are
distractingly repetitive, or are
difficult to understand. The author
makes numerous errors in
grammar, mechanics, and/ or
spelling that interfere with
understanding.

33. THANK YOU…