you will be writing the introduction to a narrative. A narrative can be any story, real or imagined. It can be completely made up, or a personal story about you.

Your introduction must include the following:

A hook that grabs the reader’s attention
The setting and context
An introduction to the narrator (point of view)
An introduction to the main character or characters
You are required to write and type the introduction to your story.

You are only required to complete Part 1 of this 3-part assignment. It is REQUIRED to complete Part 1 (writing a narrative introduction).

If you would like to complete Parts 2 and 3, we will accept that as extra credit. Part 2 is to write one paragraph of your story using dialogue. Part 3 is to write one paragraph of your story using description.


Please reach out to your teacher if you still have questions about the assignment.

Skills to incorporate into your paragraph(s):

The main character in your introduction….

The setting in your introduction….

The context (the background) of the story…

It is REQUIRED to complete Part 1 (writing a narrative introduction).

Do it

Josephine stood at the edge of the decrepit pier, her eyes fixed on the horizon as the sun dipped below the water's surface. The salty air tinged with a hint of nostalgia filled her lungs as memories of her childhood summers flooded back. The small coastal town of Tidehaven had always been a haven for her, offering solace from the chaos of the outside world. But as she stood there, a sense of unease crept up her spine, a strange feeling that this summer would be different. The warm, golden hues of the dying sun cast an otherworldly glow on the deserted beach, magnifying the eeriness of the scene. It was in this setting that Josephine would embark on an unexpected journey, one that would redefine her perception of herself and the world around her. As the waves gently lapped against the shore, breathing life into the silence, Josephine knew that she was about to venture into uncharted territory, where both beauty and danger danced hand in hand.