In paragraph ..., we write a satisfying conclusion because the problem was successfully solved
4
Imagine that you were late for an important exam at school yesterday because you hadn’t listened to your teacher properly. How did you feel?
worried, nervous, anxious,... (negative feelings)
What time phrases can you use to ORDER THE EVENTS?
later on, a few minutes later, after that, next, then,...
"..., I made it just in time."
Obviously
Thank goodness
What time phrases can you use to CLOSE A NARRATIVE?
at last, in the end, finally, after all,...
"..., I’m going to take a make-up test next week
Unfortunately
Obviously
In paragraph ..., something happened which caused a problem (a misunderstanding)
2
What do you write in a narrative?
The problem and the result of the story
Feelings of yourself and other people
The events that happened in the story
All are correct
In paragraph ..., the problem happened and needed solving
3
What is a narrative?
a report
a formal email
a personal story
What time phrases can you use to OPEN A NARRATIVE?
about a year ago, one Saturday last month,... (time in the past)
"..., it hadn’t started when I arrived."
Fortunately
Unfortunately
"..., I didn’t make it. It had started when I arrived."
Unfortunately
Thank goodness
In paragraph ..., a beginning introducing characters (descriptions, time, place)
1
What tenses/structures should you use when you tell a story in the past?
Past Simple, Past Continuous, Reported Speech, Present Perfect, Past Perfect