Grade 5 Narrative Essay Writing Quiz

Mason is writing a narrative essay about a camping trip. What is the main problem or conflict in his essay?

• The color of the tent Mason used

• The main problem or conflict during the camping trip

• The location of the camping site

• The weather on the day of the camping trip

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.W.5.3B

Harper, Lily, and Abigail are working on their narrative essays for their English class. Why is it important for them to have a clear beginning, middle, and end in their essays?

• Readers prefer stories with no clear structure, it keeps them guessing

• It is not important at all, the plot can be confusing and random

• It helps to create a cohesive and engaging story for the reader.

• A clear plot is only important in non-fiction essays, not in narrative essays

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CCSS.W.5.3A

CCSS.W.5.3C

CCSS.W.5.3E

CCSS.W.5.4

Mason, Benjamin, and Henry are working on a school project to write a narrative essay. They are discussing how to create suspense in their story. What approach should they take?

• By avoiding any kind of conflict or tension in their story

• By using cliffhangers, withholding information, and creating unexpected plot twists in their story.

• By revealing all the information at the beginning of their story

• By using straightforward and predictable events in their story

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CCSS.W.5.3B

CCSS.W.5.3D

Oliver is writing a narrative essay about his summer vacation. In his essay, what role does the resolution play?

• It sets the scene for his summer vacation

• It provides the background information about Oliver's summer vacation

• It provides the outcome or solution to the main conflict of his summer vacation

• It introduces the main characters in his summer vacation story

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.W.5.3E

Michael, Ava, and Aria are in a creative writing class. Their teacher asks them, 'How can descriptive language help to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind when writing about a bustling city market?'.

• By using vague and ambiguous language to confuse the reader

• By using sensory details, vivid imagery, and figurative language to paint a clear and detailed picture of the scene or subject being described.

• By using technical jargon and complex vocabulary to alienate the reader

• By using only black and white colors in the description

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CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.5.3D

In a creative writing class, Noah was asked to use descriptive language effectively to describe a character in his narrative essay. Which of the following examples did Noah use to describe his character, Emma?

• Emma had short, brown hair and blue eyes.

• Emma had long, flowing hair the color of golden wheat, and her eyes sparkled like emeralds.

• Aria was wearing a red dress and black shoes.

• The character was tall and had a nice smile.

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CCSS.W.5.3B

CCSS.W.5.3D

Michael is writing a narrative essay about his trip to the Grand Canyon. How can he use sensory details to enhance the descriptive language in his essay?

• By using sensory details, Michael can create a vivid picture in the reader's mind, making his narrative about the Grand Canyon more engaging and immersive.

• Sensory details will only distract the reader from the main storyline of Michael's trip.

• Sensory details will have no impact on the reader's imagination of Michael's Grand Canyon experience.

• Using sensory details will make Michael's narrative about the Grand Canyon less engaging and boring.

Tags

CCSS.W.5.3B

CCSS.W.5.3D

Mason is writing a narrative essay about his summer vacation. Ethan asks him, 'Why is it important to use specific and concrete language in your essay, Mason?'

• To confuse Olivia with vague descriptions

• To create a clear and vivid picture for Olivia, the reader

• To make the essay longer and meet the word count

• To show off a wide range of vocabulary

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CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.5.3D

Nora, Michael, and Abigail are planning a school event. Why is it important for them to arrange the tasks in the order they need to be completed?

• To make the planning process more interesting

• To provide a clear and logical sequence of tasks.

• To create a jumbled and chaotic planning process

• To confuse the other students

Tags

CCSS.SL.5.4

CCSS.W.5.1B

CCSS.W.5.3C

Michael, Liam, and Elijah are planning a surprise party for their friend. They need to organize the events in chronological order. How can transition words and phrases help them in organizing these events in their plan?

• Transition words and phrases confuse them about the sequence of events.

• Transition words and phrases are not important in organizing events in their plan.

• Transition words and phrases indicate the sequence of events in their plan.

• Transition words and phrases add unnecessary details to their plan.

Tags

CCSS.W.5.3A

CCSS.W.5.3C