Write a Narrative

Plan and draft with character, setting, conflict, climax, resolution, and dialogue, then revise.

Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. About 15 minutes.

What children learn in Level 54

Now you're the author! Start with a plan: characters, a setting, a conflict, a climax, and a resolution.
Use dialogue to let characters speak, and details to help readers see and hear the scene.
Show, don't just tell. Instead of it was cold, try icy gusts rattled the windows.
Your turn! Write a story with a conflict, a climax, and a resolution. Then reread it to revise and edit.

Georgia's K-12 English Language Arts Standards:

5.T.T.1.e — Apply narrative techniques (e.g., character, setting, conflict, climax, resolution, and dialogue) to develop a real or imagined experience using descriptive details, clear event sequences, and a conclusion. (C)
5.T.SS.2.b — Use figurative language for intentional effects when expressing ideas or conveying information. (C)
5.L.GC.2.d — Elaborate on ideas and information, using adjectives and adverbs when incorporating details and descriptions to convey precise meaning and engage audiences. (C)
5.P.AC.2.b — Craft words and phrases in order to influence the responses, thoughts, decisions, and questions of the target audience and achieve a specific purpose. (I/C)
5.P.EICC.4 — Writing Processes Compose a range of texts for a variety of purposes and audiences, flexibly engaging in writing processes to plan, draft, evaluate, revise, and edit texts.