Narrative Writing

Why should we use descriptive words in our narrative essays?

• Because it is fun

• They "paint a picture" for our readers

• Because my teacher told me to

• I do not know

What is a narrative?

• A story
• Poetry
• A biography
• A research project

Select the word that correctly defines each story element. 
The characters of a story are..

• who is in the story.
• the place. 
• the problem the characters face.
• the narrator. 

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

• True
• False

True or false:
A narrative piece of writing is always written in first person.

• True
• False

An example of a transition word is

• Can't
• Freezing
• Next
• Difficult

True or False.  A narrative must have characters.

• True
• False

Fill in the blanks.

_______ I went to the store and _______ I made dinner.

• After, third

• First, then

• Next, second

• Second, next

The part of the story that ties up all the loose ends and takes care of the conflict

• the climax
• the theme
• the resolution
• the introduction

True or False.  It is a good idea to "hook" reader at the beginning of the story.

• False
• True