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Narrative Writing Basics

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Narrative Writing Basics

Student writing a story with pen and paper

📚 Part 1: Understanding Narrative Writing

1. What is narrative writing?

Writing to give instructions

Writing stories to entertain or share experiences

Writing to describe facts only

2. What are the three main parts of a narrative? (Check all that apply)

Orientation

Complication

Description

Resolution

3. Which part of a narrative introduces the characters and setting?

Complication

Orientation

Resolution

4. The main problem or exciting event in a story is called the:

The ______________ is where the main action happens in your story.

✏️ Part 2: Story Planning

5. Plan your own short narrative by filling in each part:

Orientation (Who are your characters? Where does it happen?)

Complication (What problem or exciting event happens?)

Resolution (How is the problem solved or how does the story end?)

6. Write one descriptive sentence about your main character:

🔍 Part 3: Spotting Story Problems

7. Read this paragraph and identify what's wrong with it:

"Sam went to the park. There were lots of trees. He saw a dog. The dog was brown. Then he went home. The end."

What problems can you spot? (Check all that apply)

No clear problem or exciting event

Too many boring details

No proper ending or resolution

Characters aren't described well

8. Write one tip for making stories more interesting:
9. What should every good narrative have to keep readers interested?

Every story needs a clear ______________ that the characters must solve.

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