Stage 4 · A2+ / B1
Writing a short narrative
Writing a short narrative: progressive explanation, topic-specific examples, guided exercises and a corrected assessment.
1. Objective
By the end, you will recognise and use “Writing a short narrative” correctly.
2. Discover
Compare: La scène commence le matin.; Le personnage rate son bus.; Il cherche une solution.; Un ami lui téléphone.. Which clue helps you recognise comprendre ou construire un récit?
3. Understand
To understand “Writing a short narrative”, start from the examples rather than an abstract definition. Read the task first so you know what to look for. Then collect only the useful clues.
Base your answer on a precise clue from the document: a word, a fact, a logical relation or the text structure. Do not add information that is not there.
4. Guided practice
5. Independent practice
6. Write / speak
Say what you want to mean first, then express it with “Writing a short narrative”. Read it again as if you were receiving it.
7. Check your learning
8. Remember
For comprendre ou construire un récit, identify the context first, then the form carrying the useful information. Always check your answer in a complete sentence.
9. Now I can…
- I can recognise “Writing a short narrative” in a new example.
- I can justify my choice and create an example.
