PencilGo

Narrative Writing

Grade 1 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-9PT4OS-10IW

Free printable
1.Write 3-5 complete sentences about a rainy-day discovery in an attic.
2.Write 3-5 complete sentences about a garden that changes overnight.
3.Write 3-5 complete sentences about a lost key that opens an unexpected place.
4.Write 3-5 complete sentences about an invention that works differently than planned.
5.Write 3-5 complete sentences about two friends who disagree during a team challenge.
6.Write 3-5 complete sentences about an animal that leads someone to safety.

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.

Show answers for version 7
  1. 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.
  2. Write 3-5 complete sentences about a garden that changes overnight.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 invention that works differently than planned.Responses will vary. Strong narrative writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.

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.