This is a standards map for the concept of writing narratives about experiences. It is specific to Standard 3 of the Text Types and Purposes Anchor in the Writing standards of the CCSS ELA standards.
Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a single event or several loosely linked events, tell about the events in the order in which they occurred, and provide a reaction to what happened.
| Content | Skills | Learning Targets | Big Ideas | Essential Questions |
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1 - Use (Drawing, dictating, writing)
1 - Narrate (Single event, loosely linked events)
1 - Tell (Events, order)
1 - Provide (Reaction)
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1 - I can use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing.
1 - I can narrate a single event or several loosely linked events.
1 - I can tell about the events in the order in which they occurred.
1 - I can provide a reaction to what happened.
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A. Graphic drawings can enhance and help tell a story.
B. Stories are told by sequencing events so that readers can follow events.
C. Providing a reaction aids readers in knowing author point of view.
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A.1 How can I share my story if I cannot write?
B.1 Why is the order of a story important?
C.1 Why do I provide a reaction to what happens?
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Write narratives in which they recount two or more appropriately sequenced events, include some details regarding what happened, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide some sense of closure.
| Content | Skills | Learning Targets | Big Ideas | Essential Questions |
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Narratives
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2 - Write (Narratives)
1 - 2: Recount (Sequenced events)
2 - Include (Details)
2 - Provide (Closure)
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2 - I can write narratives.
2 - I can recount two or more appropriately sequenced events.
2 - I can include some details regarding what happened.
2 - I can use temporal words to signal event order.
2 - I can provide some sense of closure.
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A. Knowing the details can help put events in order.
B. Specific transition words help writers organize sequences and move from one idea or event to another.
C. Without proper sequence, the outcome may be different!
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A.1 How do I make sure that I tell a story in the right order?
B.1 How can I flow from one step of a sequence to another?
C.1 Why is sequence significant?
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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.
| Content | Skills | Learning Targets | Big Ideas | Essential Questions |
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Narratives
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4 - Write (Narratives)
2 - Recount (Event or sequence)
1 - Include (Details)
2 - Describe (Actions)
2 - Describe (Thoughts)
2 - Describe (Feelings)
2 - Use (Temporal words to signal event order)
1 - Provide (Closure)
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4 - I can write narratives.
2 - I can recount events or sequences in logical order.
1 - I can include details.
2 - I can describe actions.
2 - I can describes thoughts.
2 - I can describe feelings.
2 - I can use temporal words to signal event order.
1 - I can provide a sense of closure.
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A. All stories have a clear beginning, middle, and end.
B. Good writing describes specific people, places, actions, thoughts or feelings and sets the scenes.
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A.1 Why can't I tell the events any way I want?
B.1 How do writers paint a picture for the reader?
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Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
| Content | Skills | Learning Targets | Big Ideas | Essential Questions |
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Clear Event Sequences [a]
Dialogues/Descriptions [b]
Event Order
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1 - Write (Narratives with effective technique)
1 - Write (Narratives with descriptive details)
1 - Write (Narratives with clear event sequences)
1 - Establish (Situation [a])
1 - Introduce (Narrator, characters [a])
1 - Organize (Event sequence [a])
1 - Use (Dialogue [b])
1 - Use (Descriptions of actions, thoughts, feelings [b])
1 - Use (Temporal words, phrases [c])
1 - Provide (Closure [d])
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1 - I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique.
1 - I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using descriptive details.
1 - I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using clear event sequences.
1 - I can establish a situation. [a]
1 - I can introduce a narrator and/or characters. [a]
1 - I can organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally. [a]
1 - I can use dialogue of actions, thoughts, and feelings to develop experiences and events or show the response of characters to situations. [b]
1 - I can use descriptions of actions, thoughts, and feelings to develop experiences and events or show the response of characters to situations. [b]
1 - I can use temporal words and phrases to signal event order. [c]
1 - I can provide a sense of closure. [d]
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A. Characters are enhanced by having them speak, feel, and act like real people.
B. Writing with dialog and sequencing reflects exact word choice and order in a story.
C. Effective narratives include clear happenings, climax, conflict and ending.
D. Temporal words help readers understand event orders.
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A.1 How do I know if my characters are realistic?
B.1 Why might a writing include dialog and careful sequencing in its organization?
C.1 How might I conclude a narrative?
D.1 How is sequencing signaled?
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Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
| Content | Skills | Learning Targets | Big Ideas | Essential Questions |
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Narratives
Organization
Developing Experiences
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4 - Write (Narrative)
3 - Orient (The reader)
2 - Use (Language / dialogue)
2 - Provide (Conclusion)
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1 - I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique.
1 - I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using descriptive details.
1 - I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using clear event sequences.
1 - I can orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters.
1 - I can organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally.
1 - I can use dialogue and description to develop experiences and events or show the responses of characters to situations.
1 - I can use a variety of transitional words and phrases to manage the sequence of events.
1 - I can use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.
1 - I can provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events.
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A. A narrative essay should have a point to why it is written and each detail plays a key role.
B. Careful organization and pacing will keep the reader up on who is who and what is happening.
C. Variety in transitional words keeps reader interest higher and helps in creating connections.
D. Concrete words and details paint the setting and actions in the reader's mind.
E. Narratives require conflict and resolution; without these, the reader is left hanging.
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A.1 How much detail is c considered enough?
B.1 How do I orient the reader to the characters and plot?
C.1 Why do I vary transitional phrases?
D.1 Why are concrete words and sensory details key?
E.1 Why include a conclusion in narratives?
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Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.
| Content | Skills | Learning Targets | Big Ideas | Essential Questions |
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Narratives
Reader Orientation [a]
Narrative Techniques [b]
Transitional [c]
Details [d]
Conclusion
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2 - Write (Narratives)
4 - Organize (Event sequence [a])
2 - Use (Narrative techniques [b])
2 - Use (Transitional words, phrases, and clauses [c])
2 - Use (Words, phrases, and sensory details [d])
4 - Provide (Conclusion [e])
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2 - I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique.
2 - I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using descriptive details.
2 - I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using clear event sequences.
4 - I can organize event sequences for a narrative that unfolds naturally. [a]
2 - I can use narrative techniques to develop experiences and events. [b]
2 - I can use narrative techniques to show the responses of characters to situations. [b]
2 - I can use transitional words, phrases, and clauses to manage the sequence of events. [c]
2 - I can use concrete word, phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely. [d]
4 - I can provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events. [e]
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A. Clear event sequences help the writer to logically organize what happens in a story without omitting important parts.
B. Natural dialog, descriptions and pacing help readers better experience stories.
C. Transitional phrases aid readers in following relationships of ideas and sequences.
D. Sensory phrases and concrete words help readers relate to the writing as if present.
E. A conclusion to a narrative provides a sense of closure and may hint at possible continuations.
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A.1 What is the importance of clear event sequences?
B.1 How can I establish the situation, characters and events naturally?
C.1 Why are transitional phrases significant in writing?
D.1 How do sensory phrases enhance writing?
E.1 Why are conclusions necessary in narrations?
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Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
| Content | Skills | Learning Targets | Big Ideas | Essential Questions |
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Narrative Techniques [b]
Experiences and Events [d]
Conclusion [e]
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2 - Write (Narrative)
6 - Engage (Reader [a])
6 - Organize (Event sequence [a])
2 - Use (Narrative techniques [b])
2 - Use (Variety of transitions [c])
2 - Use (Precise words and phrases [d])
4 - Provide (Conclusion [e])
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1 - I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences
1 - I can write narratives to develop real or imagined events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences
6 - I can engage and orient readers through writing establishing a context and introducing a narrator and/or characters. [a]
6 - I can organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. [a]
2 - I can use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. [b]
2 - I can use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame to another. [c]
2 - I can use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one setting to another. [c]
2 - I can use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events. [d]
4 - I can provide a conclusion based on narrated experiences. [e]
4 - I can provide a conclusion based on narrated events. [e]
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A. Clear event sequences, planned using a plot diagram, help the writer to logically organize what happens in a story without omitting important parts.
B. Writers approach subjects from our own points of view, considering audience, purpose and form, and adapting context to fit.
C. Using narrative techniques more vividly creates the experiences, events or characters for readers.
D. Transitions provide glue to story line, show relationships and signal time shifts.
E. Precise words depict details, sensory images of and actions.
F. Conclusions are brief reflections of the story events.
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A.1 What is the importance of clear event sequences?
B.1 How do writers establish a context and point of view and introduce characters and narrators?
C.1 Why might dialogue, pacing, description and reflection enhance narratives?
D.1 Why are transition phrases key in writing?
E.1 How can word choice drive a story?
F.1 How will the conclusion wrap up a story?
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Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
| Content | Skills | Learning Targets | Big Ideas | Essential Questions |
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Narrative Techniques [b]
Experiences and Events [d]
Conclusion [e]
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2 - Write (Narrative)
6 - Engage (Reader [a])
6 - Organize (Event sequence [a])
2 - Use (Narrative techniques [b])
2 - Use (Variety of transitions [c])
2 - Use (Precise words and phrases [d])
4 - Provide (Conclusion [e])
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2 - I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences
2 - I can write narratives to develop real or imagined events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences
6 - I can engage and orient readers through writing establishing a context and point of view and introducing a narrator and/or characters. [a]
6 - I can organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. [a]
2 - I can use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. [b]
2 - I can use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame to another. [c]
2 - I can use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one setting to another. [c]
2 - I can use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events. [d]
4 - I can provide a conclusion based on narrated experiences. [e]
4 - I can provide a conclusion based on narrated events. [e]
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A. Characters are added as plots develop to fit them, with indirect speech, action, or internal monologue, showing then telling.
B. Using narrative techniques more vividly creates the experiences, events or characters for readers.
C. Transitions provide glue to story line, show relationships and signal time shifts.
D. Precise words depict details, sensory images of and actions.
E. Conclusions are brief reflections of the story events.
F. Writers approach subjects from our own points of view, considering audience, purpose and form, and adapting context to fit.
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A.1 How do writers establish a point of view introduce characters and narrators?
B.1 Why might dialogue, pacing, description and reflection enhance narratives?
C.1 Why are transition phrases key in writing?
D.1 How can word choice drive a story?
E.1 How will the conclusion wrap up a story?
F.1 How do writers establish a context and point of view?
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Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
| Content | Skills | Learning Targets | Big Ideas | Essential Questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 - Write (Narratives)
3 - Use (Effective technique)
3 - Use (Relevant descriptive details)
3 - Use (Well-structured event sequences)
5 - Engage (Reader [a])
5 - Orient (Reader [a])
3 - Establish (Context [a])
3 - Establish (Point of view [a])
1 - Introduce (Narrator,characters [a])
5 - Organize (Event sequence [a])
3 - Use (Narrative techniques to develop)
3 - Use (Transition words, phrases, clauses [b])
3 - Use (Precise words and phrases [d])
3 - Use (Relevant descriptive details [d])
3 - Use (Sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events [d])
3 - Provide (Conclusion [e])
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1 - I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events
3 - I can use effective technique.
3 - I can use relevant descriptive details .
3 - I can use well-structured event sequences .
5 - I can engage a reader. [a]
5 - I can orient a reader. [a]
3 - I can establish a context. [a]
3 - I can establish a point of view. [a]
1 - I can introduce a narrator and/or characters. [a]
5 - I can organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally and logically. [a]
3 - I can use narrative techniques to develop esperiences, events and/or characters. [b]
3 - I can use a variety of transition words, phrases, and clauses to convey sequence, signal shifts from one time frame or setting to another, and show the relationships among experiences and events. [c]
3 - I can use precise words and phrases to capture the action and convey experiences and events. [d]
3 - I can use relevant descriptive details to capture the action and convey experiences and events. [d]
3 - I can use sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events. [d]
3 - I can provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on the narrated experiences or events. [e]
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A.Writers approach subjects from our own points of view, considering audience, purpose and form, and adapting context to fit.
B. Using narrative techniques more vividly creates the experiences, events or characters for readers.
C. Transitions provide glue to story line, show relationships and signal time shifts.
D. Precise words depict details, sensory images of and actions.
E. Conclusions are brief reflections of the story events.
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A.1 How do writers establish a context and point of view and introduce characters and narrators?
B.1 Why might dialogue, pacing, description and reflection enhance narratives?
C.1 Why are transition phrases key in writing?
D.1 How can word choice drive a story?
E.1 How will the conclusion wrap up a story?
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Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
| Content | Skills | Learning Targets | Big Ideas | Essential Questions |
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Narratives
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2 - Write (narratives)
3 - Develop (real or imagined experiences using well chosen details)
3 - Develop (real or imagined experiences using well-chosen details)
3 - Develop (real or imagined experiences using well-structured event sequences)
3 - Engage and orient (reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation [a])
3 - Engage and orient (reader by establishing one or multiple points of view [a])
3 - Engage or orient (reader by introducing a narrator and/or characters [a])
3 - Create (smooth progression of experiences or events [a])
3 - Use (narrative techniques to develop experiences, events, and/or characters [b])
3 - Use (variety of techniques to sequence events [c])
3 - Use (precise words and phrases [d])
3 - Use (telling details [d])
3 - Use (sensory language [d])
3 - Provide (conclusion [e])
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3 - I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique.
3 - I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using well-chosen details.
3 - I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using well-structured event sequences.
3 - I can engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation. [a]
3 - I can engage and orient the reader by establishing one or multiple point(s) of view. [a]
3 - I can engage and orient the reader by introducing a narrator and/or characters. [a]
3 - I can create a smooth progression of experiences or events. [a]
3 - I can use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. [b]
3 - I can use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole. [c]
3 - I can use precise words and phrases. [d]
3 - I can use telling details. [d]
3 - I can use sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. [d]
3 - I can provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative. [e]
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A. Developing a narrative is easier when a plot diagram is followed.
B. Writers approach subjects from our own points of view, consider audience, purpose and form, and adapt context to fit.
C. Using narrative techniques more vividly creates the experiences, events or characters for readers.
D. Transitions provide glue to story line, show relationships and signal time shifts.
E. Precise words depict details or sensory images and actions.
F. Conclusions are brief reflections of the story events.
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A.1 How do I decide what is relevant content?
B.1 How do writers establish a context and point of view and introduce characters and narrators?
C.1 Why might dialogue, pacing, description and reflection enhance narratives?
D.1 Why are transition phrases key in writing?
E.1 How can word choice drive a story?
F.1 How will the conclusion wrap up a story?
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Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
| Content | Skills | Learning Targets | Big Ideas | Essential Questions |
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Narratives
Smooth Progression
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2 - Write (Narratives)
3 - Engage (Readers [a])
3 - Use (Narrative techniques [b])
3 - Use (Variety of techniques [c])
3 - Use (Precise words and phrases [d])
6 - Provide (Conclusion [e])
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1 - I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique.
1 - I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using well-chosen details.
1 - I can write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using well-structured event sequences.
3 - I can engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation and its significance, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events. [a]
3 - I can use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters. [b]
3 - I can use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome. [c]
3 - I can use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters. [d]
6 - I can provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative. [e]
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A. Developing a narrative is easier when a plot diagram is followed.
B. Writers approach subjects from our own points of view, considering audience, purpose and form, and adapting context to fit.
C. Using narrative techniques more vividly creates the experiences, events or characters for readers.
D. Transitions provide glue to story line, show relationships and signal time shifts.
E. Precise words depict details, sensory images of and actions.
F. Conclusions are brief reflections of the story events.
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A.1 How do I decide what is relevant content?
B. 1 How do I establish a context and point of view and introduce characters and narrators?
C.1 Why might dialogue, pacing, description and reflection enhance narratives?
D.1 Why are transition phrases key in writing?
E.1 How can word choice drive a story?
F.1 How will the conclusion wrap up a story?
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