Narrative Writing Opening Quiz

How does the story 'Frog' begin?

• With a scene between Bree and her parents

• With a summary of Bree's history of not getting to stay home alone

• With a description of the frog

• With a statement about being afraid of frogs

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the opening statement in the story 'Frog'?

• At first I thought it was a leaf

• I am totally afraid of frogs

• I have always wanted my parents to let me stay at home alone

• I could tell from the line between my mom's eyes that something was up

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

How could 'Frog' have started with a summary?

• By summarizing Bree's history of not getting to stay home alone

• By opening with a statement about being afraid of frogs

• By starting with a scene between Bree and her parents

• By describing the frog

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the alternative opening style suggested for 'Frog'?

• A dialogue

• A summary

• A flashback

• A monologue

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the suggested action to find the best opening for your story?

• Don't consider other opening styles

• Stick to the original opening

• Move the opening lines to the middle of the story

• Look at other stories and see how the authors choose to start them

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the recommended way to explore a variety of opening choices?

• Stick to the original opening

• Don't consider other opening styles

• Look at other stories and see how the authors choose to start them

• Move the opening lines to the middle of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the suggested action if your opening lines are already in your story?

• Move them to the top

• Leave them where they are

• Rewrite them completely

• Delete them

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3