Descriptive Details
Why are descriptive details important?
a. They help us to better visualize the events of the narrative.
b. They make up the setting.
c. They make our writing less interesting.
d. They make our writing more relatable.
a. They help us to better visualize the events of the narrative.
Which of these is not something that helps with sequencing and pacing?
a. Using transition words
b. Balancing show, don't tell and summarizing
c. Including important details that move the narrative forward
d. Showing parts of the narrative that do not relate to the story arc
d. Showing parts of the narrative that do not relate to the story arc
A good conclusion should...
a. Wrap up the action clearly.
b. Relate back to the theme and main idea.
c. Resolve the conflict.
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Which of the following is the best example of a transition to show events that have passed?
a. As soon as I finished my homework
a. Later that night
b. Afterward
c. Twenty minutes later
a. As soon as I finished my homework
Why is revision important/how does it make your writing better?
-It helps you to catch mistakes you made the first time.
-It helps you to add information/details you may have missed the first time.
-It helps you to clarify what you wrote.
-It helps you to make your writing make more sense.
A student is writing a narrative about her dog. She wants to revise the draft to better describe the dog's appearance. Read the draft and choose the best sentence to replace the underlined sentence with.
b. Her fur is white, but she's also covered in brown spots.
Choose the sentence that should be removed from the narrative because it disrupts the sequence of events in the paragraph.
b. My mom used to sing to us while we walked.
A student is writing a narrative about a shy person trying to make a new friend. The student wants to revise the draft to add a conclusion. Which sentence would best conclude the narrative?
d. “Maybe you can come over to my house, and we can try baking those cookies from home ec again?” I whisper. “Hopefully without any battle scars.”
Which sentence would best transition between the first and second paragraph?
c. I started to slowly thumb through the hate comments, taking it all in.
Choose the sentence that would best revise the underlined sentences.
c. My relationship with my best friend is unlike any other.
A student is writing a narrative about riding the bus. She wants to revise the draft to better describe how chaotic the bus is. Read the draft and choose the best sentence to replace the underlined sentence with.
a. The vomit quickly seeped across the floor, causing people to start screaming.
Choose the sentence that should be removed from the narrative because it disrupts the sequence of events in the paragraph.
b. They’re serving lasagna for lunch, which I don’t really like but it’s fine I guess.
A student is writing a narrative about a kid who gets in trouble and has to apologize to their teacher. The student wants to revise the draft to add a conclusion. Which sentence would best conclude the narrative?
b. I wiped my eyes and sniffled. I didn’t think I deserved his forgiveness so easily, but maybe I’m thankful he didn’t yell at me.
Which sentence would best transition between the first and second paragraph?
b. She looked at the stains in her locker, each holding their own stupid story.
Choose the sentence that would best revise the underlined sentences.
a. My family and I have gone to Florida several times, but the last time we visited was the best.