Narrative Writing and Conclusions

The video tutorial guides viewers through the process of writing logical and meaningful conclusions for narrative texts. It emphasizes the importance of tying up loose ends and providing closure by answering key questions about character development. Using the fairy tale Cinderella as an example, the tutorial illustrates how a conclusion can show character change. It also includes a practical exercise where viewers analyze a draft narrative, identify key events, and write a conclusion. The tutorial concludes with a revision exercise to ensure the narrative ends logically.

What is the primary purpose of a conclusion in a narrative?

• To introduce new characters

• To provide a cliffhanger

• To start a new story

• To tie up loose ends and provide closure

In the story of Cinderella, what significant change occurs by the end?

• Cinderella loses her glass slipper forever

• Cinderella marries the prince and lives happily

• Cinderella remains a servant

• Cinderella becomes a fairy godmother

What is a key question to consider when writing a conclusion?

• What did the main character learn?

• What is the setting of the story?

• Who is the antagonist?

• What is the title of the story?

Why might a story feel incomplete without a conclusion?

• It lacks a beginning

• It lacks a logical conclusion

• It has too many characters

• It is too long

In the narrative draft, what is the first event involving Sarah?

• Sarah leaves the camp

• Sarah joins the campers and takes in the surroundings

• Sarah finds a lost horse

• Sarah meets Ella

What is Ella's reaction when the horse steps on her foot?

• She calls for help

• She runs away

• She pushes the horse

• She laughs

What lesson does Ella learn from her experience at horse camp?

• Don't stand too close to the horse

• Horse camp is boring

• Horses are not friendly

• Always stand close to the horse

What is the role of descriptive details in a narrative?

• To introduce new plots

• To make the story longer

• To visualize events and characters

• To confuse the reader

What should a revised narrative draft include to be complete?

• An unresolved conflict

• A conclusion that provides closure

• A cliffhanger ending

• A new character

What is a key element to include in a conclusion to make it meaningful?

• A new conflict

• A new setting

• A list of characters

• Explanation of character change or lesson learned