Narrative Writing Skills Worksheet

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📚 Part 1: Narrative Structure Knowledge

1. What are the four main parts of a narrative structure? Tick the correct answer:

Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Summary

Orientation, Complication, Climax, Resolution

Beginning, Middle, End, Epilogue

Setting, Characters, Plot, Theme

2. Which narrative techniques help engage readers? Select all that apply:

Descriptive language

Dialogue

Varied sentence types

Consistent point of view

All paragraphs the same length

3. What is the main purpose of the orientation in a narrative?

To resolve the conflict

To introduce characters, setting and situation

To create the main problem

To provide the story's climax

4. First person narrative uses the pronouns _______ and _______, while third person uses _______ and _______.

✏️ Part 2: Narrative Analysis and Planning

5. Read this narrative opening: "The old lighthouse stood silently against the stormy sky, its broken windows staring out like hollow eyes. Sarah pulled her coat tighter as she approached the creaking door."

a) What atmosphere does this opening create? _________________________

b) Identify one example of descriptive language: _________________________

c) What do you predict might happen next in this story?

6. Plan your own narrative opening using the image prompt provided by your teacher. Complete the planning organiser below:

Setting: Where and when does your story take place? _________________________

Main Character: Who is your protagonist? _________________________

Character's Goal: What does your character want? _________________________

Potential Complication: What problem might arise? _________________________

7. Write your narrative opening (2-3 sentences) using your plan above. Focus on creating atmosphere and introducing your character and setting:

🎯 Part 3: Language and Perspective

8. Rewrite this simple sentence using more descriptive language:

Original: "The dog ran across the park."

Improved: _________________________________________________

9. Write a short piece of dialogue (2-3 lines) that reveals something about your character's personality:

10. Extension Activity: Choose one of the following advanced techniques to experiment with in your narrative:

Flashback - start in the middle and reveal the past

Multiple perspectives - tell from two different viewpoints

Unreliable narrator - character who doesn't tell the whole truth

Briefly explain how you would use your chosen technique:

Narrative Writing Skills Worksheet

Narrative Writing Skills Worksheet

📚 Part 1: Narrative Structure Knowledge

✏️ Part 2: Narrative Analysis and Planning

🎯 Part 3: Language and Perspective

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