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Narrative Writing Helper Guide

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Narrative Writing Helper Guide

Student writing at desk with pencil

📝 Part 1: "I Can" Success Checklist

Check off each box when you complete it!

Before I Write:

I can brainstorm ideas for my story

I can choose my main character

I can decide on a setting (where and when)

I can think of a problem for my story

While I Write:

I can write a strong beginning that hooks readers

I can use descriptive words (adjectives and adverbs)

I can show emotions through actions and dialogue

I can write a satisfying ending

After I Write:

I can read my story aloud to check if it makes sense

I can edit for spelling and punctuation

🗺️ Part 2: Step-by-Step Writing Guide

Step 1: Plan Your Story

Who is your main character? ________________________

Where does your story take place? ________________________

What problem will your character face? ________________________

Step 2: Write Your Beginning

Start with action, dialogue, or an interesting detail!

Step 3: Describe the Problem

What goes wrong? How does your character feel?

Step 4: Write the Solution

How does your character solve the problem?

Step 5: Create Your Ending

How does your character feel now? What did they learn?

🌟 Part 3: Writing Support & Extensions

Need Extra Help? Try These Strategies:

Draw first: Sketch your story before writing

Talk it out: Tell your story to a partner first

Use a template: Fill in sentence starters like "Once upon a time..."

Voice-to-text: Speak your story into a device, then edit

Ready for a Challenge? Extension Activities:

Add dialogue between two characters

Include a flashback or memory

Write from a different character's point of view

Create a sequel to your story

Helpful Word Bank (circle words you want to use):

Feeling Words: excited, nervous, curious, disappointed, relieved, amazed

Action Words: sprinted, whispered, discovered, struggled, celebrated, realized

Describing Words: mysterious, enormous, sparkling, ancient, cozy, dramatic

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