Narrative Writing Techniques and Concepts

The video tutorial guides students on using the 5 Ws and 1 H questions to aid narrative writing. It explains each question and demonstrates how to use a picture prompt to plan and write a story. The teacher uses a story about a puppy named Monty to illustrate the process, emphasizing planning, writing, and editing. Students are encouraged to use these techniques to create their own stories.

What is the purpose of using the 5 Ws and 1 H in narrative writing?

• To avoid using a plot

• To create a detailed plan for a story

• To confuse the reader

• To write a poem

Which question helps identify the main character in a story?

• What

• Who

• When

• Where

What is a picture prompt used for in story writing?

• To confuse the writer

• To replace the story

• To provide a visual starting point

• To distract the writer

What is the first step in planning a story using the 5 Ws and 1 H?

• Drawing a picture

• Choosing a title

• Writing the ending

• Identifying the main character

What should you remember when writing the beginning of a story?

• Include a capital letter and a full stop

• Write in a different language

• Use only lowercase letters

• Start with the ending

What is the purpose of editing a story?

• To make it longer

• To improve word choice and clarity

• To add more characters

• To change the genre

How can you make a story more exciting?

• Add a problem or conflict

• Avoid any dialogue

• Remove all punctuation

• Use only simple sentences

What should you do after completing your story?

• Delete it

• Review and read it aloud

• Translate it into another language

• Forget about it

What are students encouraged to do after learning about narrative writing?

• Write their own story

• Stop writing altogether

• Only read stories

• Write a poem