Once upon a time in a small village, there was a boy named Raj. He lived in a cozy little place surrounded by green fields and friendly people. Raj loved the peace and quiet of his village, but he also wondered what life was like in the big city. One day, he got the chance to visit the city for the first time!
Raj was super excited but also a bit nervous as he packed his bags with his family's help. They wished him good luck and told him to be careful in the city. With a mix of anticipation and butterflies in his stomach, Raj set off on the road to the city, leaving behind the only home he had ever known.
When Raj arrived in the city, he was amazed by all the tall buildings, noisy streets, and busy crowds. It was nothing like the calm village life he was used to. Raj felt a bit overwhelmed and lost in this new environment until a girl named Maya came to his rescue. Maya was friendly and kind, offering to show Raj around the city.
With Maya as his guide, Raj began to see the city in a new light. She took him to cool places, like hidden alleys and busy markets, helping him feel more at ease. As they explored together, Raj started to enjoy the city's hustle and bustle, finding beauty in its chaos.
Through his adventures with Maya, Raj learned to adapt and embrace the city's diversity. He gained confidence and made new friends, feeling more at home in this unfamiliar place. Maya's friendship was like a guiding star, leading Raj through the city's maze with patience and care.
After a fun-filled time in the city, Raj returned to his village with a heart full of memories and stories to share. His family and friends couldn't believe the amazing things he had experienced. Raj's trip had changed him, making him more open-minded and brave. As the sun set over the village, Raj knew that his journey was just beginning, filled with endless possibilities and exciting adventures waiting for him.
You can use this Graphic Organizer to help you organize your thoughts and your story before you write it. Using this graphic organizer is optional and not required.
CHARACTERS
SETTING
CONFLICT
PLOT
Beginning
Middle
End
RESOLUTION
Use these guidelines to help you write your narrative story:
You need at least 5 paragraphs in your story, if not more!
Introduction (1 paragraph; Needs to be at least 5 sentences long)
Does the introduction engage the reader?
Does it introduce the narrator or main characters?
Does it set the context for the story, such as describing the setting or introducing a conflict?
Body Paragraphs (Need to have 3 paragraphs, with at least 5 sentences in each paragraph)
Does the sequence of events unfold naturally and logically?
Is dialogue used at the right times to develop the characters and move the story forward?
Is description used, including sensory language and descriptive details, to help develop the experiences, events, and characters?
Is the pacing effective for the story? Does the story move along?
Do I have dialogue and conversation between the characters? (You need to include a conversation at least 2 times, using quotation marks!)
Conclusion (1 paragraph; Needs to be at least 5 sentences long)
Does the conclusion follow from and reflect on the narrated experiences?
Does the resolution solve the conflict that is central to the plot and wrap up the plot without leaving any loose ends?
Does the conclusion show how a character has changed/grown?
Did the conclusion clarify the theme or message of the story?
Did the conclusion reflect on the meaning of the events and experiences?
Revising and Editing:
Are the sentences written in a way that gets my ideas across clearly?
Did I use the best word choice to express my ideas?
Are all the words spelled correctly?
Are there any errors in grammar?
Are there any errors in punctuation or capitalization?
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Final Touches:
Choose an easy-to-read font, or typeface, and decide on the size of the type.
Create margins in your page layout that are even and make the pages easy to read.
Set the amount of space between lines.