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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