English

Flash Narrative Drafting

Description

Drawing on your notebooks, discussions, and other work thus far in Unit 1 for ideas and inspiration, write a flash narrative in the genre of your choice (ex. romantic fiction, horror fiction, memoir, humorous nonfiction, etc.). Remember that your purpose is, at least in part, to evoke emotion by creating or re-creating an experience through words. Be detailed and use specific examples. Whatever your subject, be sure to include one major scene that transports your reader to a specific point in time. Utilize the writing techniques of sensory detail, dialogue, and conflict-driven action. Think about your audience and how you will connect to them. What main idea or theme do you want to communicate? What dominant emotion(s) do you want the reader to feel? How do you want your audience to react to your story?

Requirements

 First Draft flash narratives should be between 1,000 and 1,200 words.  Must include at least one fully executed scene that effectively employs narrative techniques.  Attend Lab Session 2 to complete your narrative invention work with one of the instructors or tutors.  Post the first draft of your flash narrative to Canvas.  After completing your first draft, you need to complete peer reviews for two other students. Points are

given for peer reviews as part of the essay drafting grade.  Attend Lab Session 4 with a tutor or instructor to discuss the first draft of your flash narrative. Make

revisions based on your consultation.  Complete the Narrative Revision Self-Assessment to reflect upon and evaluate your revisions.  Revise your flash narrative to include in your final portfolio at the end of the semester.