Narrative Toolkit

Elements of a good narrative:

• Has an engaging Lead

• Is in clear logical order (beginning, middle, end)

• Includes Dialogue

• Includes imagery (sensory details)

• Includes Figurative Language

• Grammatically correct

• Follows the Prompt

Resources:

• 6th Grade Narrative: Life's Challenges

• 7th Grade Narrative: Generations

• 8th Grade Narrative: Coming of Age

• Narrative Rubric

• Build your bank of stories by keeping a Personal Journal

• Start with a Narrative Lead: RADD Leads

  • Graphic Organizers for personal Narratives from Scholastic

• Narrative Description

  • Use Sound Words

  • Add Figurative Language

• Add Narrative Dialogue

• Narrative Toolkit