Narrative Writing: Development and Teaching with Children with Writing Difficulties

Abstract

Narrative writing is a complex process that has its basis in oral narration. The development of the story form is described, and approaches to the study of narration are reviewed. The written narrative patterns of students with learning disabilities are detailed along with a discussion of the reasons for their difficulties with this genre of writing. Instructional approaches are presented that have been effective in improving the written narrative skills of these youngsters.