Narrative Writing
Instructions:
Print pages. Complete the activities as part of your writing
lessons.
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Narrative Writing Focuses on a small period of time
Has a beginning, middle, and end
Very descriptive - Use your five senses
Describes a person’s feelings
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Writing Ideas
Favorite Gift Favorite Food
Your Pet School
Weather Toys
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Narrative Writing Elementary Prompts
Write about something funny your pet does.
Describe your favorite vacation. Where did you go? What did you do?
Have you ever been lost? Describe what happened.
What is your favorite thing to do on a rainy day?
My favorite thing to do with my best friend is…
I love my pet, because…
One day, I helped…
The best present I ever received was…
Last Christmas, I…
Last time the lights went out at home, we…
If I woke up with wings, I would…
Once, I was talking to my dog, and she answered back!
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Narrative Writing Middle & High School Prompts Write about a time you had to make a tough decision.
If you could trade places with someone, who would it be? What would you do?
Write about a time you helped someone.
What is your favorite thing to do on the weekend?
Write about a special day you have had.
Tell about a day when everything went wrong!
How did you decide what you want to be when you grow up?
Share your favorite memory.
Write about a time you were really embarrassed. How did you get over it?
What will you be doing ten years from now?
Tell about something you are really good at. How did you get good at it?
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My Memories
My Favorite Vacation My Last Birthday Party
My Favorite Holiday A Time When I Was Scared
My Best Friend and I Last Summer
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My Narrative (Planning)
Beginning
My topic:
Middle
End
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