Understanding Small Moment Narratives

What is the primary purpose of narratives?

• To list facts

• To entertain or educate the reader

• To confuse the reader

• To provide instructions

How can you remember what a small moment is?

• By thinking of a large tree

• By imagining a big city

• By comparing it to a watermelon and its seeds

• By picturing a mountain

What is the analogy used to explain small moments?

• A river and its streams

• A watermelon and its seeds

• A book and its chapters

• A tree and its branches

Which of the following is an example of a small moment?

• A family vacation

• The first day of school

• A week-long camping trip

• Playing tag with friends

Why is a family vacation considered a big moment?

• Because it is expensive

• Because it involves traveling

• Because it is a long event

• Because it includes many small moments

What should you focus on when writing a small moment?

• The entire event

• A small seed within a big moment

• The conclusion of the story

• The setting of the story

Which of these is a big moment?

• Swimming in the pool

• Playing on the monkey bars

• Playing fetch with a dog

• A day at the park

What is the benefit of identifying small moments in a big event?

• It makes the story longer

• It helps in focusing on specific details

• It confuses the reader

• It reduces the number of events

Which of these is NOT a small moment?

• Swinging on the swings

• Making a new friend

• A day at the park

• Playing tag with friends

What should you do if you want to learn more about writing small moments?

• Read a novel

• Watch a movie

• Write a poem

• Check out the small moment writing series