Exploring Small Moments in Everyday Life

What is the main goal of revising narrative writing as discussed in the introduction?

• To make it more vivid

• To make it more factual

• To make it more humorous

• To make it longer

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What technique do Tim and Moby suggest to make writing more vivid?

• Using dialogue

• Using short sentences

• Using the five senses

• Using complex vocabulary

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Why is 'showing' considered more powerful than 'telling' in writing?

• It makes the writing longer

• It helps readers visualize and experience the story

• It uses fewer words

• It is easier to write

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the phrase 'a blast of icy wind' help the reader understand?

• The wind was strong and cold

• The sky was clear

• The temperature was mild

• It was raining lightly

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What sensory detail is used to describe the rain in the example narrative?

• The sound of rain

• The taste of rain

• The hard sheets of rain

• The color of rain

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does the narrator long for in the example narrative?

• A warm meal

• A dry warmth of the living room

• A sunny day

• A new raincoat

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

What is the benefit of using multiple senses in narrative writing?

• It makes the story longer

• It enhances the reader's experience

• It simplifies the writing process

• It reduces the need for dialogue

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the second example, what sensory detail is used to describe the ocean water?

• The sight of fish

• The cold touch of water

• The sound of waves

• The taste of salt

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does Laura hear while swimming in the ocean?

• A loud thunder

• A high-pitched shrill

• A whispering wind

• A crashing wave

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is the purpose of identifying sensory details in the narrative?

• To confuse the reader

• To make the story shorter

• To add more characters

• To enhance the reader's engagement

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4