In our Lit 102 course, we were challenged to zoom in on something of interest in narrative writing so that it becomes more apparent to you and your readers. This is also known as ‘explode a moment’. In narrative writing, this strategy requires one to look carefully at one’s writing, decide on one aspect of the writing which requires more detail and interest and then ‘spice’ it up by exploding that aspect in that particular piece of writing.
To be honest, I do not think I am very good at writing narrative pieces. This is so because they require so much creativity and detail. So, when we were introduced to zooming in on narrative writing pieces, my heart 'sank’ a bit because I felt that this would cause narrative writing to be more challenging for me than it already is. Zooming in requires one to ‘slow down’ their piece of writing. To expound on this fact, Mrs. Lazarus showed us an example writing piece that uses this strategy entitled ‘A Fabulous Exploded Moment’. This causes me to ponder how I will know if aspects of my narrative writing are ‘slowed down’ sufficiently to deem my writing piece satisfactory. I would have to, therefore, rely on my colleagues to assist me with this if they are willing. The following picture further explains how one can ‘explode the moment’ in narrative writing.
Hi Denisha
ReplyDeleteI must agree that a narrative story requires creativity in order to have a good piece. I love the idea of a Zooming In strategy, but I am not too comfortable using it as yet. I think it is a good strategy but can be challenging for newbies like you and I.
I have to read more information on Zooming In. I love the explanation you gave also. it gives me a clearer insight into the strategy. When I get more information, I will share it with you and other colleagues. I hope one day we get to use the Zooming In strategy.
Hi everyone, I share the same sentiments. I had internet problems so I missed a lot about this strategy. Just like you Maurisa, I will have to do some further research. Denisha I was relying on you to help me!!! I will be calling you Maurisa to share your information with me.
ReplyDeleteHello Maurisa, we can endeavour to assist one another in ‘honing’ our writing skills by zooming in on narrative writing. We may have to routinely practice it in order to get more comfortable with using it.
ReplyDeleteDessy-Ann, I feel relieved that you share the same sentiments as I do. It eases the tension of having to practice a skill that one is not familiar with on my own. However, I propose that you, Maurisa and myself create draft narrative pieces where we practice the zooming-in strategy.
I am sorry for the late response, I tried before however was unable to do so. Nevertheless, I do agree that this is a good strategy for students to zero in on one particular thing that they would want to write about. However I need to do further research and also look at some other videos which will assist me in having a better understanding on how this strategy can be used. I really wish our Lecturer Mrs. Lazarus would have given us more videos or another demonstration of this strategy, however I do applaud her for taking us to the Botanical Gardens to present the strategy of zooming in. Hopefully as members if time permit we can do our own session, pairs can learn from each other. What do you guys think?
ReplyDeleteMakeda,
ReplyDeleteI can resonate with what you have shared. I believe that narrative writing can help students express themselves creatively by providing a safe and respectful environment where they can express themselves and their emotions through writing. Therefore, creative writing activities like narrative writing can improve students' creative thinking and personality, expand their imagination, and help them express themselves comfortably.