4.W.TTP.3 Understanding Narratives

To explain facts and details

To tell a story with a beginning, middle, and end

To convince the reader to agree with an opinion

To list steps in a process

Yesterday, something amazing happened to me!

There are three types of dogs.

I think recess should be longer.

The biggest planet in the solar system is Jupiter.

Introducing the characters

Providing supporting evidence

Developing the events with details and dialogue

Restating the main idea

Random facts and numbers

A clear sequence of events

Many different topics

Arguments and opinions

The cake smelled like sweet vanilla and melted chocolate.

I think cakes taste better than cookies.

Many people like to bake cakes.

Cakes are made with flour, eggs, and sugar.

Maria said I love this book!

Maria said, "I love this book!"

Maria said, I love this book.

"Maria said I love this book."

Add a completely new event

Leave the reader confused

Wrap up the story and give a sense of closure

List facts about the story’s topic

Because

For example

Later that day,

In my opinion,

Describing the character’s thoughts, actions, and feelings

Listing facts about the topic

Writing only about what the character looks like

Avoiding any dialogue

A logical sequence of events and rich details

A list of opinions and reasons

Only facts without descriptions

A persuasive argument