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Narrative Writing

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EnglishWriting Composition|Ages 7—11|ID: mt_vauULTecMH

Write narratives with developed settings, characters and plot, using dialogue and description to develop experiences and show character responses to situations

Mastery Evidence

  • Write a narrative that includes a described setting, at least one developed character, and a clear plot with a problem and resolution
  • Use dialogue to show what characters say and reveal their personality or feelings
  • Use descriptive details and temporal words to organise events into a clear sequence with a satisfying ending

Assessment Prompt

“When [child] writes a story, do they bring it to life with descriptions of the setting, details about the characters, and some dialogue — rather than just listing what happened?”

Curriculum Standards19 alignments

W.2.3Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
W.2.3

Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure.

English Language Arts
W.3.3Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
W.3.3

Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.

English Language Arts
W.3.3aCommon Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
W.3.3a

Establish a situation and introduce a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.

English Language Arts
W.3.3bCommon Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
W.3.3b

Use dialogue and descriptions of actions, thoughts, and feelings to develop experiences and events or show the response of characters to situations.

English Language Arts
W.3.3cCommon Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
W.3.3c

Use temporal words and phrases to signal event order.

English Language Arts
W.3.3dCommon Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
W.3.3d

Provide a sense of closure.

English Language Arts
W.4.3Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
W.4.3

Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.

English Language Arts
W.4.3aCommon Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
W.4.3a

Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.

English Language Arts
W.4.3bCommon Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
W.4.3b

Use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations.

English Language Arts
W.4.3cCommon Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
W.4.3c

Use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events.

English Language Arts
W.4.3dCommon Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
W.4.3d

Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.

English Language Arts
W.4.3eCommon Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
W.4.3e

Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events.

English Language Arts
W.5.3Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
W.5.3

Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.

English Language Arts
W.5.3aCommon Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
W.5.3a

Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.

English Language Arts
W.5.3bCommon Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
W.5.3b

Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, description, and pacing, to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations.

English Language Arts
W.5.3cCommon Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
W.5.3c

Use a variety of transitional words, phrases, and clauses to manage the sequence of events.

English Language Arts
W.5.3dCommon Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
W.5.3d

Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.

English Language Arts
W.5.3eCommon Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
W.5.3e

Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events.

English Language Arts
Eng.UKS2.Write.Comp.2bThe national curriculum in England
Describe settings and characters

Draft and write by, in narratives, describing settings, characters and atmosphere and integrating dialogue to convey character and advance the action.

English · Key Stage 2

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