Narrative Writing — Answer Key
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
1. Sort each sentence into the correct category.
About a Character
The brave girl climbed the tree.A tiny mouse ran across the floor.The old man smiled warmly. About a Setting
The forest was dark and quiet.The sun set over the ocean.Snow covered the mountain top. Character sentences describe what a person or animal does or feels, while setting sentences describe the place or environment. Look for a character name or action word to spot character sentences.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A story character can be a person, animal, or made-up thing.
Characters aren't limited to real people or animals — fantasy stories have made-up characters like wizards or talking trees. Imagination lets writers create any kind of character.
2. The events of a story tells what happens.
Events are the actions and happenings that make up the story — the things characters do. String events together in order and you have a plot.
3. Words like 'next' and 'finally' are sequence words.
Sequence words show the order things happen in. 'Next' shows what comes after, and 'finally' shows the last thing — they guide the reader through time.
4. A good story uses details to make it interesting.
Details are the small, specific words that bring a story to life. Without them a story feels dull, but with them a reader can truly imagine the scene.
5. The beginning of a story introduces the characters.
At the beginning, the writer introduces the characters so the reader can meet them before the action starts. This is like saying hello to new friends.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A story can take place in more than one setting.
True False
Stories often move between several places, like a character leaving home to go to school, then to a park. Each new location is a new setting.
2. The middle of a story is where the problem is solved.
True False
The middle is where the problem happens and gets bigger — the problem is solved at the end. Confusing the middle with the end is a common mistake.
3. Characters are the people or animals in a story.
True False
This is the simple definition of a character. People and animals who act in a story are all called characters.
4. A story does not need a setting.
True False
Every story needs a setting because events always happen somewhere at some time. Without a setting, readers wouldn't know where or when the story takes place.