Exploring Narrative Elements: Characters, Setting, and Sequence

Amriss·

Narrative Elements

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Grade Level7th Grade

SubjectNarrative Elements

Original Prompt

CREATE: A modified Narrative Elements Organizer Lesson Target: I can identify and apply the key elements of narrative writing (character, setting, sequence). I can explain how these elements help readers understand the narrator’s identity and experience. Success Criteria: Students will complete a Narrative Elements Organizer that identifies the characters, setting, and sequence of events for their personal narrative. CCSS: W.7.3a, W.7.4, SL.7.1, L.7.1

This resource focuses on understanding the key components of narrative writing, specifically character, setting, and sequence. It introduces the concept of characters as the main figures in a story, encouraging students to identify and describe their own characters, along with their traits. It includes a character traits word bank to aid in this description. Additionally, the resource elaborates on the setting by guiding students to define where and when their story takes place, with example locations and timeframes provided. Lastly, it emphasizes the importance of sequence, outlining how to structure the events of a story from beginning to end. The document features interactive prompts for students to fill out, allowing them to create their own narrative elements in a structured manner.