Narrative Writing Introduction Worksheet

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📚 Part 1: Understanding Narratives

WALT: Understand what narrative writing is and its purpose

1. What is a narrative? Choose the best definition:

A list of facts about animals

A story that has characters, a setting, a problem, and a solution

Instructions on how to make something

A description of a place

2. Why do people tell stories? Tick all that apply:

To entertain others

To share experiences

To explain something interesting

To give directions to a place

3. Write your own definition of narrative writing:

5. List two examples of narratives you know (books, movies, or family stories):

Example 1: _________________________________

Example 2: _________________________________

7. Every narrative has key elements. Fill in the blanks using the words below:

Words to use: characters, setting, problem, solution

The _____________ are the people or animals in the story.

The _____________ is where and when the story takes place.

The _____________ is the challenge or conflict in the story.

The _____________ is how the problem gets resolved.

8. Create a simple story map for your favourite story: