Narrative approach is better compared to presenting an essay because we will know how an observant can perform better than others, who blindly follow instruction. The whole message is conveyed in a way whereby we can relate to because it happens in our daily life, allowing us to understand the message behind it more clearly. Following instruction on essay cannot see the extra subtle details on a particular object, as opposed to doing it practically. Observing allows us to analyse a particular object from different point of view, allowing us to know a certain object more detailed. In the story, Scudder found himself more capable of spotting subtle details of the fish when he started to analyse it with his own pen.The writer wants to emphasize more on how to be a good observant. On top of that, readers may find it more interesting when reading a narrative essay rather than a factual essay.   

 Question 4

When it comes to the draft of an essay, this method allows us to spot the subtle details that people normally do not notice. By being observant, we will read through what we have written for a few times to check whether there are mistakes or not in the essay. This is where the real value of being an observant comes. As a quote said, the outsider sees most of the game. When we are in the middle of writing, we tend to look pass some mistakes as our mind is fully indulged in churning out more ideas rather than being meticulous with constructing the sentence. Therefore, being observant when writing an essay will aid us to spot and avoid the mistake. 

Scudder used a narrative approach to share his experience that he had with Professor Agassiz because he wanted his readers to understand better about his perspective based on his experience. Using an essay method that only list the steps on becoming a better observer will not attract the reader’s attention. Therefore, Scudder wanted to add his story so that readers would know and understand how to apply it in their daily life. For example, Scudder was explaining his feelings in the article on how he was frustrated because he could not fulfil Professor Agassiz’s questions after trying multiple times which could be relatable.

 

Question 4 

The process of observation Scudder praises can be applied to any subject we are studying by thinking outside the box and looking at different perspectives based on the topic studied instead of stating the obvious fact. This method can be applied when revising a draft of an essay by using critical thinking and always questioning ourselves more to think deeper and beyond the facts. For example, Scudder went lengths to investigate the condition of the fish and finally discovering more about the organs of the fish.

because he wants his readers to understand his learning experience. A narrative approach allows readers to enjoy his writing, instead of just feeling forced to read it. This way, they'd be interested to learn and be able to benefit from his writing. 
Question 4.
The process of observation that Scudder praises, can successfully be applied to our academic life as it teaches us to pay more attention. Being observant not only gives us an idea for questions but also leads us to answers for our questions. For example, while solving a math sum, there may be more than one way of solving it and most of the time, we tend to overthink the question and use a complicated way of solving them, until we are taught by our teacher, to observe and realise that there is a simpler way of solving the problem.