Tornado Narrative Comprehension

The video tutorial explains the structure of narrative writing, focusing on the beginning, middle, and end. It distinguishes between narrative, opinion, and informative writing, and provides exercises to identify narrative texts. The tutorial includes an analysis of a narrative example, guidance on developing the middle and ending of a story, and presents a revised narrative. It concludes with editing tips to ensure a clear event sequence in narratives.

Which type of writing is primarily focused on telling a story?

• Opinion writing

• Informative writing

• Narrative writing

• Descriptive writing

What is the main purpose of the beginning of a narrative?

• To provide a conclusion

• To introduce characters and setting

• To list facts and data

• To solve the problem

In the narrative example, what event signals the start of the main problem?

• Max and his family cleaning the dinner table

• The announcement of a tornado siren

• Max singing with his brothers

• The rain starting to fall

What should the middle of a narrative focus on?

• Introducing new characters

• Developing the problem or main event

• Providing background information

• Summarizing the story

What does Max decide to save during the tornado?

• His favorite book

• A family photo album

• His pet turtle, Samson

• His video game console

How does the family stay informed during the tornado?

• By watching TV

• By listening to the radio

• By checking their phones

• By talking to neighbors

What does Max do to distract himself during the tornado?

• He pets and whispers to Samson

• He plays a game

• He talks to his brothers

• He reads a book

What is the purpose of writing an ending to a narrative?

• To start a new story

• To add more characters

• To wrap up the main event

• To introduce new problems

What is the outcome for Max's neighborhood after the tornado?

• Only Max's house is affected

• The tornado misses the neighborhood entirely

• There is minor damage, but everyone is safe

• The neighborhood is completely destroyed

Why is it important to have a clear event sequence in a narrative?

• To add more characters

• To confuse the reader

• To make the story longer

• To ensure the story is easy to follow