Grammar Notes

Present Tense for Narration
Present Tense for Narration
Grammar
The present tense is often used for narration in speaking.
The present tense is not often used for narration in writing.
Narration in the present tense is common when describing movies or plots.
The main character walks in just after she accepted the proposal.

The movie starts out with a big fight scene.

The book finishes with the couple telling each other about their undying love.

Later on the main character finds the thief.
Present Tense for Narration
Examples
Present Tense for Narration
Practice
Write a narrative describing the movies. Examples are given.
A boy meets a girl and they fall in love. He dies and she lives. It’s a tear-jerker.
Titanic
A young boy helps in the fight against an evil empire. It’s a gripping movie.
Star Wars
A boy gains super powers and fights against evil. It’s suspenseful.
Spider-man
Present Tense for Narration
Practice
Write a narrative describing the novels. Examples are given.
A woman meets a man, dislikes him, and then falls in love with him. It’s romantic.
Pride and Prejudice
An orphan goes through many difficulties before finding a home. It’s heart-warming.
Oliver Twist
A boy and girl meet, fall in love, get married, and kill themselves. It’s ridiculous.
Romeo and Juliet
Present Tense for Narration
Practice
Use the characters and the actions to write a present tense narration. A possible narrative is given.
A man walks down a deserted street and sees the woman of his dreams.
Present Tense for Narration
Practice
Use the characters and the actions to write a present tense narration. A possible narrative is given.
A dog is yelled at by his owner so he runs away and joins the circus.