Narrative Writing

Question 1

Read the short narrative below. Maria walked into the kitchen and saw the cookies on the counter. She felt surprised because she thought they were gone. Which sentence would best improve the narrative by adding dialogue that shows what Maria says?

Accepted Answer

"These cookies are still here!" Maria exclaimed.

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Suddenly, the lights flickered and the oven beeped.

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Maria remembered that she had baked them earlier.

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The kitchen smelled sweet and warm.

Question 2

Read the short story excerpt below: "Sam loved his new bike. He rode it around the neighborhood every afternoon." Which sentence, if added to the paragraph, would best help the writer meet the standard for developing a clear plot with a problem and a resolution?

Accepted Answer

Sam's bike chain slipped off, and he had to walk home until he could fix it with his father's tools.

Answer

The sky was a bright blue, and the trees swayed gently in the warm summer breeze.

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He wore his favorite red helmet, which made him feel brave.

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Sam waved to his neighbor, Mrs. Lee, who smiled and said, "Nice bike!"

Question 3

Which revision of the paragraph best follows the third‑grade narrative writing standard that requires a clear setting, a developed character, and a problem with its resolution?

Accepted Answer

On a bright Saturday morning, Sam, who loved soccer, walked to the park and saw a hungry stray dog. Sam offered his sandwich, and the dog followed him home, where Sam gave the dog a name and a cozy bed.

Answer

Sam saw a hungry stray dog and gave it his sandwich. The dog followed him home.

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On a bright Saturday morning, Sam walked to the park. He saw a dog and decided to give it a name.

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On a bright Saturday morning, Sam, who loved soccer, walked to the park and saw a hungry stray dog. He looked at the dog.

Try three questions

Read the short narrative below. Maria walked into the kitchen and saw the cookies on the counter. She felt surprised because she thought they were gone. Which sentence would best improve the narrative by adding dialogue that shows what Maria says?

Read the short story excerpt below: "Sam loved his new bike. He rode it around the neighborhood every afternoon." Which sentence, if added to the paragraph, would best help the writer meet the standard for developing a clear plot with a problem and a resolution?

Which revision of the paragraph best follows the third‑grade narrative writing standard that requires a clear setting, a developed character, and a problem with its resolution?

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