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Identity Narrative Writing Worksheet

Plan and write a narrative about a moment that helps someone understand who they are. You may write from your own experience or invent a character. You do not need to share anything private. Use the ideas, examples and planning space on this sheet.

Notice the craft

A narrative tells a sequence of events and often reveals why a moment matters. First person uses I, me or my. Sensory details appeal to the senses. A simile compares using like or as; a metaphor says one thing is another. Dialogue is spoken words in quotation marks.

1.Read: “I gripped the edge of the stage. My cousin smiled, and I took one step forward.” Which point of view is used, and what word gives it away?

2.Match each narrative technique to its example.

Simile
Metaphor
Sensory detail
Dialogue

“You can do it,” Maia whispered.
“My knees shook like leaves.”
“The crowd was a bright sea of faces.”
“The drums thudded through the floor.”

3.Pick one story idea: joining a group activity, sharing something important to you, learning a family skill, or standing up for a value. Which idea would make a strong turning point for a character, and why?

4.Imagine your character is about to speak or perform at a community celebration. Write one detail they might see, one they might hear, and one they might feel. Avoid naming the emotion; show it through a physical detail.

5.Complete this sentence with an original simile or metaphor that shows nervousness changing into confidence: “At first, my courage was …”

6.Write a brief plan for a character’s turning point. Include what the character wants, what makes the moment difficult, and what they decide to do.

7.Write a narrative of about 180–250 words about a moment that helps reveal a character’s identity. Give it a clear beginning, middle and ending. Use first person or third person consistently, include dialogue and sensory detail, and use at least one simile or metaphor. End by showing what the character understands about themself.

8.Read your draft again. Name one place where you can replace a vague word with a precise sensory detail, and write the improved phrase. If you have not drafted yet, revise this phrase: “The room was nice.”

9.Tick each feature you included, then choose one feature to improve. Features to check: a clear sequence of events; a turning point; consistent point of view; sensory detail; dialogue; a simile or metaphor; an ending that shows why the moment matters.