8th Grade Narrative Writing Expectations

True of False: Narratives can be true or fictitious.

• True

• False

What are the six traits of narrative writing?

• Focus, Organization, Development, Language, Conventions, and Dialogue.

• Ideas, Organization, Voice, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, and Conventions.

• Who, what, when, where, why, and how.

• Exposition, rising action, climax. falling action, and resolution.

Which of the following narrative techniques is a NEW expectation for 8th graders?

• Reflections

• Introduction

• Characters

• Dialogue

What are two strategies to help students PLAN their ideas?

• Just start writing!

• 5Ws and Plot Diagrams

• Draw

• Make a Venn Diagram

What is the BEST way to organize your essay?

• Jump around.

• Chronological Order (Develop a clear beginning, middle, and end.)

In order to receive a 4 in the DEVELOPMENT category of the state's Narrative Writing Rubric, you must create well-developed voices. Which narrative techniques must you use with your voice?

• ALL OF THE ABOVE

• Reflection.

• Dialogue.

• A clear point of view/narrator.

Word choice plays an important role in narrative writing. Which of the following word choice elements should your narrative essay contain?

• Sensory Langauge

• Connotation

• Figurative Language

• ALL OF THE ABOVE

Which word choice element is defined below?

There is a SMELL in the hallway. (Neutral)

There is an AROMA in the hallway. (Positive)

There is an ODOR in the hallway. (Negative)

TIP: This element is the feeling or emotion that a word evokes.

• Connotation

• Figurative Language

• Sensory Language

• Dialogue

True or False: Mrs. Reynolds expects your narrative essay to be PERFECT.

• True

• False

Why are transitional words and phrases important?

• They help you move on to new events in your story.

• They help your writing sound more formal.

• They help the reader follow your thought process.

• ALL OF THE ABOVE