The Basics
Getting Started
Conventions
Finishing
100

This is the first thing you write at the TOP of all your papers. 

Name

100

The first part of your story is called the...

Introduction

100

All sentences should end with...

PUNCTUATION 

. ! ?

100

The last part of your story is called the...

Conclusion

200

True or False? My story should look just like my plan sheet. I don't need to add anything!

False -- we need to add details!

200

Something you write that makes a reader interested in your story.

A hook

200

All sentences should start with...

A capital letter

200

True or False? "The End" is a good conclusion.

False! 

300

What is a small moment narrative story?

A true story about something that happened to you.

300

How can you GROW your story and make it longer?

Add DETAILS!

300

Once you finish writing, you should...

Check your work 

Edit 

Revise

300

What is the job of the conclusion?

To wrap up the story

To summarize everything that happened 

To end the narrative nicely 

400

What are the 4 parts of your narrative story?

First 

Next 

Then 

Last

400

Is this a good hook? 

BAM! "What was that?" I asked my mom, hiding behind her. 

YES - The author used a sound and dialogue that makes us WONDER what is going on.

400

What does edit mean?

Check spelling, punctuation, capital letters, neat handwriting, best work.

400

Is this a good conclusion?

I loved my trip to the zoo. I hope my family and I can go again sometime soon. 

YES - The author shared a hope for the future. 

500

Give an example of two transition words you could use in your writing.

Next

Later

Then 

After

Meanwhile

Later on 

Another Day 

Finally 

(& MORE!)

500

Name one way to hook your reader

A Question 

A Sound

Talking 

The Setting

500

EDIT this sentence: 

Mom told me i can go two the party 

Mom told me can go to the party.

500

Name one way to finish your story

Share FEELINGS or A LESSON LEARNED  

Give HOPE or an UPDATE