Either write something worth reading or do something worth
writing. The Unexpected Narrative Prompt
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Prompt: Read the following prompt & write a story based on
ALL the instructions. The grade will be based on the rubric
following the prompt. Read the following prompt & write a story
based on ALL the instructions. The grade will be based on the
rubric following the prompt. Think about a time when something
unexpected happened. Write a narrative in which you tell about an
unexpected event that happened to you or someone you know. Be sure
to include specific details so that a reader can follow your story.
Narrative Prompt
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Gather Ideas! Think about a time when something unexpected
happened to you. Think about a time when something unexpected
happened to you. Once you have gathered several ideas, decide which
information is the strongest. Then, move on to develop your plot.
What happenedHow did you react? Narrative Prompt Details
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Plot Elements Use your ideas to develop a strong Plot. Use your
ideas to develop a strong Plot. Action Use hook to get the reader
interested in the story. Narrative Prompt Opinion Illustrate your
belief about why the situation had reached that point Interesting
Question Question how the situation had reached that point
Flashback Present a quick scene that led up to the situation Riddle
Use an amusing riddle to highlight the situation
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Plot Elements Use your ideas to develop a strong Plot. Use your
ideas to develop a strong Plot. Background The events that lead up
to the story Narrative Prompt Prior Knowledge What does your
audience need to know to understand the situation Setting When and
where the story takes place, also include details such as weather
if applicable. Characters Present the characters involved
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Plot Elements Use your ideas to develop a strong Plot. Use your
ideas to develop a strong Plot. Development The events that happen
in a story Narrative Prompt Reverse Order of Importance Present the
elements of the plot in order of the least important to most
important Order of Importance Present the elements of the plot in
order of the most important to least important Chronological Order
Present the elements of the plot in time order (the order in which
they happened)
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Plot Elements Use your ideas to develop a strong Plot. Use your
ideas to develop a strong Plot. Climax The most pivotal part of the
story Narrative Prompt Length Does not last for an extended time
Peak Part of the story where the action produced by the conflict is
at its highest point Turning Point Part of the story where the
action goes in a new direction
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Plot Elements Use your ideas to develop a strong Plot. Use your
ideas to develop a strong Plot. Narrative Prompt Story Ends Itself
The story has a built-in ending Resolve Ending More of an expected
ending Twist Ending Add something unexpected at the end Ending The
conclusion Intentionally Ambiguous The ending is either a cliff
hanger (sequel) or left up to the audiences imagination Make it
come alive! Use descriptive words and specific details!
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Your Turn to Write On! Check List Hook your audience with the
introduction. Choose the best ideas for your story. Develop a
strong plot. Evaluate and revise words and details. Write your
story. Focus:___________________________________ Narrative
Prompt