Narrative Writing Checklist
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Narrative Writing Checklist" is written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 8-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
3 pages in this set
Narrative writing checklist for 3rd to 5th grade: an 11 point self check and a peer review page for story writing. Part of our narrative writing reading collection.
How do I use this resource?
Students check their own draft against the list, then trade with a partner for review. Use it during revising and attach it to a finished story.
What students will practice
- Teaches the parts of a story with an 11 box checklist grouped as Beginning, Middle, Ending and Polish.
- Practices checking for a hook, setting, characters, a problem, events in order, dialogue, feelings and a solution.
- Fits 3rd to 5th grade for revising, with a peer review page where a partner checks the same list.
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FAQ
How do I use the Narrative Writing Checklist?
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Students check their own draft against the list, then trade with a partner for review. Use it during revising and attach it to a finished story.
What is the Narrative Writing Checklist?
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Two pages after the cover. Page 1 is a self check with 11 checkboxes grouped as Beginning, Middle, Ending and Polish. It covers a hook, setting, characters, a problem, events in order, dialogue, feelings, a solution and an ending, plus capitals and paragraphs. Page 2 is a peer review where the writer and a partner both check the same list.
Can I use the Narrative Writing Checklist at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade reading, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 3rd Grade to 5th Grade narrative writing resources are there?
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1 printable resource, free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are narrative writing resources for?
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These are written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 8-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these narrative writing resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 3rd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 3rd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Reading |
| Pages | 3 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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