Narrative Writing

Front

Organize the narrative: Jack plays a trick on his sister for April Fool's Day by switching cereal bags. What change correctly organizes the paragraph?

Back

moving sentence 4 before sentence 2

Front

Organize the narrative: Millie and her grandmother worked on a 1000-piece puzzle. They sorted pieces by color and finished before school. Millie fit blue pieces; her grandmother fit brown pieces.

Back

moving sentence 4 before sentence 3

Front

Vanessa looked forward to a sleepover but woke up sick. Her mom said she couldn't go. What could Vanessa say in response?

Back

"But I don't want to miss the party! This just isn't fair!" wailed Vanessa.

Front

Riley, tired of being the worst player, finally catches a ball during the game. What dialogue shows her response?

Back

"Hooray! I finally did it!" exclaimed Riley.

Front

Miguel loved climbing trees, especially the magnolia in his backyard. He often climbed in the afternoons. What revision strengthens this?

Back

Miguel's favorite time to climb the magnolia tree was in the afternoon as soon as he jumped off the bus.

Front

Jeremy and his dad ran a 5K, training all summer. Jeremy found training hard but fun. Best revision for his thoughts?

Back

Jeremy's muscles ached and his feet hurt during training, but he enjoyed conversations with his dad.

Front

Jill's family drove through the night to their rental cabin. Before dawn, she listened to music. __________ sunrise, Jill gazed at the mountain peaks.

Back

After

Front

Evan was so disappointed about losing the baseball tournament that he cried the entire way home. Replace 'cried' with a more precise word.

Back

Wept

Front

Dina saved $51.47 to open a bank account. She needed at least $50. She had __________ enough money to open an account!

Back

Just

Front

Mom warned me not to wear my new white dress to school. I ignored her and stained it with red paint during art class.

Back

I had to admit to myself that my mom was right.