The Writer's Craft: Precision, Purpose, and Style · Writing Process

Narrative Craft and Descriptive Language

Using sensory details and precise pacing to create vivid stories and experiences.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does showing rather than telling improve the quality of a narrative?
  2. 2How can dialogue be used to move the plot forward while revealing character traits?
  3. 3What role does pacing play in building suspense within a story?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.3CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.5.5
Grade: 5th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: The Writer's Craft: Precision, Purpose, and Style
Period: Writing Process

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