Narrative essay

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What is a narrative?

• A story
• Poetry
• A biography
• A research project

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_________________ means the time and place in which the events happen in a story.

• Chronological order
• Setting
• Dialogue
• Transition words

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True or False. Descriptive words are important because they add detail to the story.

• True
• False

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Dialogue is 

• Action at the end of the story
• The conversation between characters
• Authors point of view
• Chronological order

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The part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and takes care of the conflict

• the climax
• the theme
• the resolution
• the introduction

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What is the purpose of a narrative?

• To give the reader information
• To persuade readers
• To tell a story
• To describe characters

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Why should we use descriptive words in our narrative essays?

• Because it is fun

• They "paint a picture" for our readers

• Because my teacher told me to

• I do not know

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What is narrative writing?

• A paper done with research and facts

• A story about myself

• A true story written about another person

• Fictional story with a problem, events, and a solution

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What is the first step of the writing process?

• Writing a rough draft

• Brainstorming/Prewriting

• Revising/Editing

• Writing a final draft/Publish

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Why do we need to brainstorm before writing a narrative essay?

• Because it is fun

• It helps us organize our thoughts and ideas before writing.

• It is the last step before producing a final draft

• I do not know

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When a main character's problem is resolved authors call that the _______________ of the story.

• Beginning
• Closure
• Solution
• Plot

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Select the word that correctly defines each story element. 
The characters of a story are..

• who is in the story.
• the place. 
• the problem the characters face.
• the narrator. 

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Select the word that correctly defines each story element. 
The plot of a story includes...

• the different ending. 
• the five parts of a story- the events that take place.
• only the conflict.
• the author's biography.

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Select the word that correctly defines each story element. 
The conflict of a story is the...

• characters. 
• setting.
• narrator.
• problem the character faces.

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Select the word that correctly defines each story element. 
The protagonist of a story is...

• where the story happens. 
• the main character. 
• the exposition.
• the resolution.

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Select the word that correctly defines each story element. 
The introduction, or exposition, of a short story is also its...

• character.
• beginning.
• resolution.

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All of the following are elements of narrative writing except

• Setting
• Problem and Solution
• Has a beginning, middle and an end
• Teaches the reader something new

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A strong, meaningful story title and introduction serves the purpose of making the reader ...

• want to keep reading
• bored
• impatient
• happy

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Narrative writing tells a story to ........... the reader.

• persuade

• entertain

• inform

• dismiss

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All narratives have.......

Choose all correct answers

• questions you need to answer

• settings, characters

• just point of view

• point of view and plot

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Why should we use descriptive words in our narrative essays?

• Because it is fun

• They "paint a picture" for our readers

• Because my teacher told me to

• I do not know

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What is narrative writing?

• A paper done with research and facts

• A story about myself

• A true story written about another person

• Fictional story with a problem, events, and a solution

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What resource(s) can help me find descriptive words and/or their meaning?

• video games

• dictionary

• newspaper

• thesaurus

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What is the first step of the writing process?

• Writing a rough draft

• Brainstorming/Prewriting

• Revising/Editing

• Writing a final draft/Publish

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What is the second step in the writing process?

• Putting my thoughts on paper

• Fixing the errors in my paper

• I have no idea

• Deciding on the events, characters, and setting(s)

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Fill in the blanks.

_______ I went to the store and _______ I made dinner.

• After, third

• First, then

• Next, second

• Second, next

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Why do we need to brainstorm before writing a narrative essay?

• Because it is fun

• It helps us organize our thoughts and ideas before writing.

• It is the last step before producing a final draft

• I do not know

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Why is it important to use transition words/phrases in our narrative essays?

• To confuse the reader

• We don't need to use transition words in a narrative essay

• I have no idea

• It helps make the sequence of events make sense/ go in order

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A more descriptive word for "happy" is....

• great

• gleeful

• sad

• nice

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I understand how to use the first two steps of the writing process.

• YES

• NO

• What is the writing process?

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I learned a lot about how to write a narrative essay.

• YES

• NO

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What is a narrative?

• A story

• A biography

• Poetry

• A research project

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True of False. Descriptive words are important because they add detail to the story.

• True

• False

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In this element of plot the author introduces the characters and setting...

• Resolution

• Climax

• Orientation

• Rising Action

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Climax is...

• The most intense, exciting, or important point of a story

• Settings and character

• The solution to the problem

• Events that lead to the most exciting point of the story

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The time and place in which a story happens

• Orientation

• Climax

• Setting

• Conflict

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What is a rising action?

• A series of events that follow after the climax

• The introduction of characters

• The most exciting part of a story

• A series of events that build suspense

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Which are examples of narratives?

• Fairy tales

• Crime Fiction

• Adventure stories

• All of the above

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What is the purpose of a narrative?

• To give the reader information

• To describe characters

• To tell a story

• To persuade readers

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The falling action occurs...

• After the orientation

• After the climax

• Before the Climax

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True or False. Simple sentences CANNOT be used to create emphasis in a story.

• True

• False

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LITERARY TERMS

What is plot?

• A struggle or clash between two opposing characters, forces, or emotions.

• The vantage point from which a writer tells a story, such as first person, limited third person, omniscient third person, and second

• The series of related events that make up a story, its underlying structure.

• One who tells, or narrates, a story.

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LITERARY TERMS

What is point of view?

• A struggle or clash between two opposing characters, forces, or emotions.

• The vantage point from which a writer tells a story.

• The series of related events that make up a story, its underlying structure.

• One who tells, or narrates, a story.

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LITERARY TERMS

What is conflict?

• A struggle or clash between two opposing characters, forces, or emotions.

• The vantage point from which a writer tells a story, such as first person, limited third person, omniscient third person, and second

• The series of related events that make up a story, its underlying structure.

• One who tells, or narrates, a story.

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LITERARY TERMS

Which of the following literary techniques provides the time and place of the story?

• Dialogue

• Imagery

• Setting

• Character

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LITERARY TERMS

Which of the following literary techniques is known for making readers feel "present" in a story?

• Dialogue, a conversation between two or more people.

• Imagery, language that appeals to the senses.

• Setting, the time and place of the story.

• Character, an individual in a story.

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LITERARY TERMS

Which of the following is an example of direct characterization?

• "I'm just going for a drive," Carlos said.

• Sheila snatched her keys from him.

• He spun and stormed out of the house.

• Carlos was furious.

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IDENTIFYING TASK, PURPOSE, AUDIENCE

What is a writing prompt?

• A learning assignment that direct students to write about a particular topic in a particular way.

• A writer's unique personality on paper.

• The attitude a writer takes toward the reader, a subject, or a character.

• A writer’s or speaker’s choice of words.

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IDENTIFYING TASK, PURPOSE, AUDIENCE

When writing, a "task" refers to...

• the length of the essay you are submitting.

• the attitude a writer takes toward the reader, a subject, or a character.

• the person for whom a writer writes, or composer composes.

• a clearly defined action, sometimes of short or limited duration, assigned to or expected of a person.

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IDENTIFYING TASK, PURPOSE, AUDIENCE

When writing, the "audience" refers to...

• the reason for or intent in writing.

• the person for whom a writer writes.

• your unique personality on paper.

• the mechanical or technical aspects of writing and may be specific to the requirements of the subject or topic.

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WORD CHOICE

In writing what is "tone"?

• The attitude a writer takes toward the reader, a subject, or a character.

• The technical aspects of writing specific to the subject or topic.

• Your unique personality on paper.

• A clearly defined action assigned to or expected of a person.

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An author's "style" refers to...

• your unique personality on paper.

• the attitude a writer takes toward the reader, a subject, or a character.

• the technical aspects of writing specific to the subject or topic.

• how fast a story unfolds.

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THE WRITING PROCESS: IDENTIFY THE STEP

Which step in the writing process is the planning phase, when students brainstorm, research, gather and outline ideas, often using diagrams for mapping out their thoughts?

• Publishing

• Editing

• Revising

• Drafting

• Prewriting

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THE WRITING PROCESS: IDENTIFY THE STEP

Which step in the writing process requires students to review, modify, and reorganize their work by rearranging, adding, or deleting content, and by making the tone, style, and content appropriate for the intended audience? The goal of this phase of the writing process is to improve the draft.

• Publishing

• Editing

• Revising

• Drafting

• Prewriting

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THE WRITING PROCESS: IDENTIFY THE STEP

In this step of the writing process, the final writing is shared with the group. Sharing can be accomplished in a variety of ways, printed or posted online.

• Publishing

• Editing

• Revising

• Drafting

• Prewriting

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THE WRITING PROCESS: IDENTIFY THE STEP

Which step in the writing process involves students creating their initial composition by writing down all their ideas in an organized way to convey a particular idea or present an argument?

• Publishing

• Editing

• Revising

• Drafting

• Prewriting