Narrative & Fiction Writing

Open Ended

Why do you think narrative and fiction writing is important in our lives?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a suggested way to plan your story outline according to the 'Getting Ideas' slide?

• Using a roller coaster story map

• Making a comic strip

• Writing a list

• Writing the entire story in one paragraph

Multiple Select

Which steps are part of writing a strong story opener, based on the 'Openers' slide?

• Catch a reader's attention

• Start with a hook

• Add characters and setting

• Finish with the focus of the story

Multiple Choice

Which transition word would best show the order of events in a story?

• however

• finally

• such as

• absolutely

Open Ended

Explain how dialogue can make a story more interesting and provide information about characters.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The ball streaked across the field like a meteor.

• The classroom was a zoo.

• She sells seashells by the seashore.

• Boom! The thunder roared.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of using strong vocabulary in writing?

• The bad girl wanted money so she stole some.

• Because the evil woman desired treasure, she purloined an enormous chest of golden coins.

• She was happy and said it was good.

• The girl took the coins.

Open Ended

How can using a 'hook' in your story's conclusion make your writing more engaging for readers?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are steps you should take when revising your writing?

• Add sentences and words

• Remove unneeded words and sentences

• Ignore feedback from peers

• Substitute words or sentences for better ones

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of the 'Revise' and 'Edit' steps in the writing process?

• To make your writing look longer

• To make your writing clearer and better

• To add more difficult words

• To skip peer feedback

Open Ended

Why is it important to share your published writing with others?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a narrative?

• It has a beginning, middle, and end.

• It always describes a real event.

• Sometimes there is a problem that characters have to solve.

• It tells about an experience.

Open Ended

Summarize what you learned about narratives in today's lesson. How do you think understanding narratives can help you in your own writing?