Narrative
What is a narrative?
A narrative is a true story told by the writer.
Give an example about a time you felt nervous.
Example: First day at my new school.
What is a lead?
The first sentence of your story that grabs the reader's attention.
What are specific details?
The name of something or an exact description of something. Example: A movie - Coco
What are transition words?
Words used at the beginning of a paragraph to teel you where you are at in the story.
Who is the main character?
You
Give an example of a time you felt sad.
Example: The day my best friend moved away.
Give an example of a sound lead?
Example: POP!
Give an example of a specific book.
Example: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Give an example of a transition word that goes at the beginning.
Example: First
Give an example of a narrative.
Example: My first day of 5th grade.
Give an example of a time you felt angry.
Example: WHen my brother broke my favorite toy.
Give an example of a question lead?
Example: Have you ever wondered what a giraffe's tongue feels like? After my trip to the zoo, I will never have to wonder again!
Give an example of a specific dinner.
Example: Spaghetti with Italian bread.
Give an example of a transition word that goes in the middle.
Example: Next
What is a seed story?
A story that focuses on just one small moments in time.
Give an example of a time you felt scared.
Example: Hearing a sound at night when I was camping.
Give an example of an action lead.
Example: I ran to my room and slammed the door just as the tears came to my eyes.
Give an example of a specific drink.
Example: Fresh squeezed lemonade.
Give an example of a transition word that goes at the end.
Example: Finally
What is dialogue in a story?
The exact words that a character says.
Give an example of a time you felt happy.
Example: Meeting my baby brother for the first time.
Give an example of a dialogue lead?
Example: "Stay close to your teacher," Mrs. Anderson called after us.
What is a better word for good?
Dinner was good.
Example: Delicious
How do transition words help you?
They keep your writing organized.