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English Writing & Grammar Basics
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Module 2
Narrating the Past
1
Setting the Scene: Past Simple vs. Past Continuous
Distinguish between the past simple and past continuous to set a scene and describe actions.
2
Past Perfect: Events Before Events
Formulate past perfect sentences to describe events that happened before other past events.
3
Pacing Your Narrative with Sequence Words
Use sequence words (e.g., meanwhile, eventually, suddenly) to control the pace of a short narrative.
4
Punctuating Dialogue with Tags
Punctuate and format short dialogues correctly using dialogue tags.
5
Crafting Character Backstories
Describe a character's key past experience in a short paragraph.
6
Crafting Past Narratives: Anecdote Writing
Write a short, engaging anecdote (max 100 words) using at least two different past tenses.
7
Crafting Past Narratives
Write a short narrative scene (approx. 150 words) that uses at least three different past tenses.
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