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Narrative Writing

Kindergarten · Building confidence · 6 questions · Version PG-X6ATGB-16UY

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1.Write 3-5 complete sentences about a garden that changes overnight.
2.Write 3-5 complete sentences about a new student who knows a surprising skill.
3.Write 3-5 complete sentences about a trip where the map is wrong.
4.Write 3-5 complete sentences about a rainy-day discovery in an attic.
5.Write 3-5 complete sentences about two friends who disagree during a team challenge.
6.Write 3-5 complete sentences about an invention that works differently than planned.

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 garden that changes overnight.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 new student who knows a surprising skill.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 trip where the map is wrong.Responses will vary. Strong narrative writing should stay focused, use specific details, and match the requested structure.
  4. 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.
  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 invention that works differently than planned.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.