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Narrative Writing

Grade 2 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-ET5EJG-14KH

Four children and a teacher collaborate with blocks, patterns, and a notebook.
1.

Write one organized paragraph with specific details about a trip where the map is wrong.

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 competition solved through cooperation.

4.

Write one organized paragraph with specific details about a tiny mistake that creates a useful discovery.

5.

Write one organized paragraph with specific details about an animal that leads someone to safety.

6.

Write one organized paragraph with specific details about a message found inside an old book.

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 trip where the map is wrong.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 competition solved through cooperation.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 tiny mistake that creates a useful discovery.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 animal that leads someone to safety.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 message found inside an old book.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.