Narrative Paragraph

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What is a narrative paragraph?

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A narrative paragraph tells a story or recounts an event, often including elements like characters, setting, and plot.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

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What is the purpose of a topic sentence in a narrative paragraph?

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The topic sentence introduces the main idea or event of the paragraph.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

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What are sensory details?

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Sensory details are descriptions that appeal to the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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How do sensory details enhance a narrative?

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They create vivid imagery and help the reader to experience the story more fully.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is dialogue in a narrative?

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Dialogue is the spoken conversation between characters in a story.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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Why is dialogue important in a narrative?

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Dialogue makes a story more dynamic and realistic, revealing character traits and advancing the plot.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What are the five senses?

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The five senses are sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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How can a writer incorporate sensory details into a narrative?

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By using descriptive language that evokes the senses, such as colors, sounds, textures, and smells.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What effect does using dialogue have on character development?

Back

It allows characters to express their thoughts and emotions, making them more relatable and realistic.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Front

What is the role of the setting in a narrative paragraph?

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The setting provides the time and place where the story occurs, helping to establish context.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10