Narrative Writing

What is a narrative?

• A story
• Poetry
• A biography
• A research project

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.10

_________________ means the time and place in which the events happen in a story.

• Chronological order
• Setting
• Dialogue
• Transition words

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

True or False. Descriptive words are important because they add detail to the story.

• True
• False

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the purpose of a narrative?

• To give the reader information
• To persuade readers
• To tell a story
• To describe characters

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

True or False.  It is a good idea to "hook" reader at the beginning of the story.

• False
• True

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

An example of a sensory detail is

• Rattling thunder and lightening flashes
• Talking
• A magic wand
• Happy

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

True or False.  A narrative must have characters.

• True
• False

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CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

The end of the story; brings the story to a satisfactory close.

• Falling Action
• Resolution
• Climax
• Exposition 

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

The turning point of the story where the main conflict is decided one way or another.

• Falling Action
• Climax
• Conflict
• Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

The author describes the conflict or problem the characters must face; tensions rise.

• Climax
• Conflict
• Falling Action
• Rising Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9