Writing Structured Narratives (Planning & Drafting)

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Sample questions

1. When you brainstorm for a story, what helps you decide *who* the story is about?

○ The time of day

✓ A brave knight

○ A big, green forest

○ What happens next

Answer: A brave knight — Think about the people or animals in a story.

2. Which idea tells you *where* your story takes place?

○ A talking cat

○ The cat finds a fish

✓ Inside a cozy treehouse

○ The cat is happy

Answer: Inside a cozy treehouse — The setting tells you the place.

3. You want to think of *what happens* in your story. Which idea is a good start for the plot?

✓ A little bear gets lost and finds his way home.

○ A friendly bear

○ A dark cave

○ In the morning

Answer: A little bear gets lost and finds his way home. — The plot is the sequence of events.

Generate ideas for a narrative by brainstorming characters, setting, and a simple plot.
Plan a narrative using a graphic organizer (e.g., story map) to outline beginning, middle, and end.
Draft a narrative with a clear beginning that introduces characters and setting.
Develop the middle of the narrative with a sequence of events and a problem.
Write a concluding paragraph for a narrative that resolves the problem and provides a sense of closure, reflecting on the story's message.

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