The Craft of Writing and Expression · Writing & Language

Narrative Craft and Sequencing

Writing stories that include a short sequence of events and clear temporal words.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do temporal words like afterward and suddenly help the flow of a story?
  2. 2How can we use dialogue to show what a character is thinking?
  3. 3What details can we add to help the reader visualize the setting?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.3CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.5
Grade: 2nd Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: The Craft of Writing and Expression
Period: Writing & Language

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