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Narrative Writing

Grade 3 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-QX93HJ-1DYO

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1.Write one organized paragraph with specific details about a message found inside an old book.
2.Write one organized paragraph with specific details about a power outage during an important event.
3.Write one organized paragraph with specific details about a garden that changes overnight.
4.Write one organized paragraph with specific details about a new student who knows a surprising skill.
5.Write one organized paragraph with specific details about an invention that works differently than planned.
6.Write one organized paragraph with specific details about a tiny mistake that creates a useful discovery.

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 one organized paragraph with specific details about a message found inside an old book.Responses will vary. Strong narrative writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
  2. Write one organized paragraph with specific details about a power outage during an important event.Responses will vary. Strong narrative writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
  3. Write one organized paragraph with specific details about a garden that changes overnight.Responses will vary. Strong narrative writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
  4. Write one organized paragraph with specific details 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.
  5. Write one organized paragraph with specific details 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.
  6. Write one organized paragraph with specific details about a tiny mistake that creates a useful discovery.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.