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Narrative Writing

Grade 1 · Building confidence · 6 questions · Version PG-10VZ4RF-10TB

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1.Write 3-5 complete sentences about a new student who knows a surprising skill.
2.Write 3-5 complete sentences about two friends who disagree during a team challenge.
3.Write 3-5 complete sentences about a lost key that opens an unexpected place.
4.Write 3-5 complete sentences about an animal that leads someone to safety.
5.Write 3-5 complete sentences about a trip where the map is wrong.
6.Write 3-5 complete sentences about a rainy-day discovery in an attic.

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Write 3-5 complete sentences about a new student who knows a surprising skill.Responses will vary. Strong narrative writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
  2. Write 3-5 complete sentences about two friends who disagree during a team challenge.Responses will vary. Strong narrative writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
  3. Write 3-5 complete sentences about a lost key that opens an unexpected place.Responses will vary. Strong narrative writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
  4. Write 3-5 complete sentences about an animal that leads someone to safety.Responses will vary. Strong narrative writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
  5. Write 3-5 complete sentences about a trip where the map is wrong.Responses will vary. Strong narrative writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
  6. Write 3-5 complete sentences about a rainy-day discovery in an attic.Responses will vary. Strong narrative writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.

Worked example

Establish a situation, develop events in order, and provide a satisfying ending.

Common mistake

Listing events without showing a problem, response, or change.

Helpful hint

Decide what the character wants and what gets in the way.