Fictional Text

A narrative essay

• is a fictional story.

• uses HIT, TIDE, and RIP.

• needs evidence from the text.

• needs an interesting hook statement.

A person, an animal, or object that takes part in the action of a narrative is a ________.

• narrative writing

• character

• setting

• conflict

The time and location in which a story takes place is the _____.

• plot

• dialogue

• conflict

• setting

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

• True
• False

Marsha wanted to play baseball. Rachel taught Marsha the game after school. She taught her how to hold a bat. She also taught her how to catch the ball. Now Marsha plays the game well. 
What did Rachel teach Marsha first in the game of baseball?

• She taught her how to bat. 
• She taught her how to hold a bat. 
• She taught her how to catch the ball. 
• She taught her how to run the bases. 

Jennifer built a toy airplane. Her father helped her. First, they painted the parts. Then, they glued the parts together. They were pleased with their airplane even though it could not fly. 

What happened right after they painted the parts?

• Jennifer and her father built a toy airplane. 
• They were pleased with the airplane. 
• They glued the parts together. 
• The plane did not fly. 

The Jones family went to the beach. First they found a spot to put their towels and beach bags. Then they all went for a swim in the ocean. After drying off they ate a delicious picnic lunch. Then the kids built a giant sand castle. Finally they went for a walk and collected shells to bring home.

What happened just before they went for a walk?

• They went for a swim

• They dried off.

• They built a sand castle.

• They collected shells.

Which one should come last?

• Cut some paper off the roll.

• Fold the paper around the box.

• Tie the ribbon.

• Tape the paper to the box.

When you're getting dressed, what do you put on last?

• shirt

• socks

• pants

• shoes

Mr. Kemphaus has beautiful hair. He wanted to get it cut. His students screamed "NO! please don't cut you hair." After that he promised never to cut his hair.

What happened at the end of the story?

• Mr. Kemphaus cut his hair

• the kids screamed and said no

• nothing

• Mr. Kemphaus promised never to cut his hair