Narratives

What is a theme of a story?

• The big idea of the story

• The resolution of the story

• The main idea of the story

• The lesson or moral of the story

When a new character speaks in writing, you need to start a new paragraph (using Enter/Tab keys).

• True

• False

Select all the ways a writer can speed up the pace of their story:

• Cut out any unnecessary details

• Use short, choppy sentences

• Add sensory details

• Use time-based transition words

• Use Show Don't Tell techniques

Select all the ways a writer can slow down the pace of their story:

• Cut out any unnecessary details

• Use short, choppy sentences

• Add sensory details

• Use time-based transition words

• Use Show Don't Tell techniques

Select all of the answers that are Show Don't Tell techniques:

• Character's Body Language/Facial Expressions

• Sensory Details

• Dialogue

• Thoughts

• Transition Words

Which of these is a correct example of a theme for The Lion King?

• Simba learns that he is the true king and leader of his pride.

• Simba learns about leadership.

• Being a leader requires a person to put the needs of others before himself.

• Leadership

Personal narratives are about:

• Dogs

• Outer Space

• Grandma and Grandpa

• you

Personal narratives should always include:

• setting

• weather

• friends

• trees

Personal narratives should include specific details to help the reader imagine what is taking place.

• True

• False

Personal narratives should be told in chronological order.

• True

• False