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W3: Narrative Writing W3: Narrative W3: Narrative W1: Argumentative W1: Argumentative
(Understanding the Task Writing (Brainstorm Writing (Write, Writing (Read & Writing (Write,
& Plot Structure/Story & Outline) Review, & Share) Outline) Review, & Share)
Elements)

W3: Narrative Writing

Brainstorm & Outline Your Narrative

Warm Up: Practice Your Narrative Writing Skills

Directions: Use the space below to write a story from your Holiday/Thanksgiving Break. Some
ideas may include: Black Friday Shopping, Thanksgiving Dinner, Scrolling on Social Media,
Hanging Out With Your Friends. (Be sure to use the narrative elements and plot structure)
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I Do: Review “Popular Mechanics” Plot Structure

Directions: As the teacher is presenting, complete your guided notes.

Point of View: ________________________________________________________

Exposition Characters:
Setting:
 Conflict

Rising Action

Climax

Falling Action

Resolution

We Do: What Will Change/Stay the Same & Exemplar Creation

Directions: Let’s brainstorm together how our story may shift based on our prompt.

Narrative Writing Task Prompt: “Popular Mechanics” is told from the perspective of a narrator.
Rewrite the story, telling it from another person’s perspective. (Hint: You can choose the man,
the woman, or the baby) Think about how they would tell the story and write it below.

What will stay the same between the “Popular Mechanics” and new story?
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What change between the “Popular Mechanics” and new story?

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Directions: Read & Annotate the teacher’s exemplar. What do you notice about the new story?

“Torn Between the Two”

From the moment I woke up, something was off. The air felt different, and outside the little window, I could
see dirty water trickling down as the snow melted. I couldn't comprehend much, but I knew change was in
the air. My world was becoming darker, both outside and within the place where I usually felt warm and
safe.

In the bedroom, a flurry of activity was happening. I saw him pushing clothes into a suitcase, and then she
appeared at the door. Her words were loud and filled with emotion, "I’m glad you’re leaving! I’m glad
you’re leaving!" I couldn't understand the reasons, but the tension was palpable. He continued packing,
seemingly unfazed by her words.

As she cried, I noticed her eyes fixating on my picture on the bed. Something was happening, something
that would alter everything. Words were exchanged, and the next thing I knew, she was holding me
tightly. He insisted on taking me away, and a struggle ensued. I couldn't comprehend the intensity of their
emotions, but it felt like a storm was raging around me.

Amidst the chaos, they knocked down a flowerpot, and I found myself at the center of a tug-of-war. I was
crying, and she was screaming, a symphony of confusion. Darkness surrounded us as they fought, and in
that near-darkness, he pried her fingers open, and I slipped away from her grasp.
She wouldn't let go, though. Desperation filled the air as she grabbed for my other arm. But he was
resolute, and I felt myself being pulled in different directions. The struggle intensified until, with a forceful
tug, the issue was decided. I was no longer in her arms.

In that moment, my world changed forever. I didn't understand the complexities of their adult world, but
the echoes of that struggle lingered, marking the beginning of a new chapter.

You Do: Using the Exemplar as Guidance, Brainstorm and Outline Your Story.
Once outlining your story, get teacher approval before writing.

Your “Popular Mechanics” Story Outline

Point of View: ________________________________________________________

Exposition Characters:

Setting:

Conflict

Rising Action

Climax

Falling Action

Resolution

Once you have received approval of your outline from teacher, you can begin writing
story here:

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