Write narratives with developed settings, characters and plot, using dialogue and description to develop experiences and show character responses to situations
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Question 1 of 3
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?
Question 2 of 3
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?
Question 3 of 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?
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