Your Unit 7 portfolio assignment is to write a story based on the following prompt: "Write a narrative about an object and how it brings together people who are otherwise strangers." Remember, the purpose of a narrative is to tell a story. Before you begin writing, you will need to decide WHAT kind of story you are writing, WHO your audience is, & the TONE you want to use in your story. Answer the questions in the chart below.

Question

Genre: What kind of story am I writing?
(For example- mystery, comedy, sci-fi, fantasy, etc.)
Audience: Who am I writing this story for?
(For example- teens, sci-fi fans, animal lovers, etc.)
Tone: I want to write a story that is.
(Click HERE for a list of words that express tone.)

Answer 1

Sure! Here’s a chart with the necessary elements for your narrative based on the prompt provided.

| Element | Details | |--------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Genre | Contemporary Fiction | | Audience | Young Adults (ages 16-25) | | Tone | Uplifting and Heartwarming |

Narrative Summary

With these elements in mind, I would craft a story centered around a mysterious old camera that is accidentally left behind at a bustling café. As different patrons pick it up and begin to take photos, they discover that the camera has a unique ability to capture moments of connection. Throughout the story, we would follow the lives of several strangers whose paths cross unexpectedly, forming bonds as they share their experiences and memories triggered by the photos they've taken with the camera.

This narrative would emphasize themes of connection and the small moments that can lead to meaningful relationships.