Crafting Compelling Narrative Essays

What is the primary purpose of a narration essay?

• To argue a point

• To list daily activities

• To tell a story with a clear point

• To describe a place

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a narration essay?

• It is organized around one event

• It includes a clear point

• It tells a story

• It is a diary entry

Which paragraph is an example of a narration?

• A description of a fishing spot

• A summer trip to a science museum

• Instructions on baking a cake

• A list of favorite movies

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Which topic is suitable for a narration essay?

• The most attractive movie star

• How to frost a birthday cake

• Your fondest memory

• A list of favorite books

What is an implied thesis statement?

• A thesis that lists three points

• A thesis that is directly stated

• A thesis that is suggested but not directly stated

• A thesis that includes a question

What is the purpose of a hook in a narration essay?

• To provide background information

• To list the main points

• To catch the reader's attention

• To summarize the essay

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CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the recommended order for telling a narration essay?

• Flashbacks and random order

• Chronological order

• Reverse chronological order

• Alphabetical order

Which of the following is a time clue word?

• Loudly

• Beautiful

• Quickly

• Eventually

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What should a narration essay include to make the story vivid?

• Technical jargon

• Rich, colorful language

• Formal tone

• Statistical data

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What did the professional writer learn from her first public poetry reading?

• The importance of overcoming challenges

• How to write better poems

• How to serve coffee

• The value of publishing books

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2