Drafting a Narrative
English: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 2.4.7
Drafting a Narrative (Story)
When you are writing a narrative, you need to think about a few things.
Describing the setting well
- You need to describe the setting in detail.
- This helps to build an image in your reader's head.
- Some interesting settings might be:
- a haunted house, a beautiful beach, a battlefield, etc.
Creating interesting characters
- You need to create interesting characters.
Creating an exciting atmosphere
- You need to create an exciting atmosphere.
- This helps to make your story interesting.
Using dialogue
- You need to use dialogue.
- A dialogue is a conversation between characters.
- Dialogues help your reader get to know your characters better.
Test yourself on Drafting a Narrative
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