Unlocking Narrative Writing
This worksheet helps sixth-grade students understand and practice the key elements of narrative writing, including plot, characters, setting, and point of view.
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Unlocking Narrative Writing
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers. This worksheet focuses on the elements of narrative writing.
Complete the sentences below with the correct narrative writing terms.
1. The sequence of events in a story is called the .
2. The people, animals, or imaginary creatures in a story are known as the .
3. The time and place where a story happens is the .
4. The perspective from which a story is told is called the .
1. Which point of view uses 'I' and 'me' to tell the story?
Third-person omniscient
First-person
Second-person
Third-person limited
2. In which point of view does the narrator know the thoughts and feelings of ALL characters?
First-person
Second-person
Third-person limited
Third-person omniscient
Read the following short passage and answer the questions below.
The old lighthouse keeper, Elias, polished the lamp until it gleamed. A storm was brewing, and the waves crashed against the rocks with a furious roar. He remembered his father telling him stories of ships lost in such gales. Elias gripped the railing, his knuckles white, and peered into the darkening horizon, hoping to guide every vessel safely home.
1. Who is the main character in this passage? Describe one characteristic of this character.
2. What is the setting of this passage (time and place)?
3. From what point of view is this passage told? Explain how you know.
Write a short narrative (a story) about a time you faced a challenge and how you overcame it. Remember to include a clear plot, interesting characters, a descriptive setting, and a consistent point of view. Your story should be at least one paragraph long.