Narrative Writing — Answer Key
Part A: Sort the Words
Sort each word or number into the correct category box.
1. Sort each word into the correct category.
Words That Start a Story
FirstNextThen Words That End a Story
FinallyAt lastIn the end Words like 'first', 'next', and 'then' point to early or middle events, while 'finally', 'at last', and 'in the end' all signal the last event. The meaning of each word tells you where in the story it fits.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The word 'first ' tells the reader what happened at the start.
The word 'first' always comes at the very beginning of a list of events. It lets the reader know this is the starting action.
2. After 'first' we often use the word 'next' to keep going.
'Next' naturally follows 'first' because it points to the second event in a sequence. The pattern first, next, then, finally keeps writing organized.
3. The word 'finally' tells the reader the story is near the end.
'Finally' signals the last event, which means the story is almost over. Readers know to expect a conclusion when they see this word.
4. Sequence words help a story stay in the right order.
Order means the arrangement of events from first to last. Sequence words keep events lined up so the story makes sense to the reader.
5. A narrative uses sequence words to tell events step by step.
A narrative is a kind of writing that tells a story step by step. Using sequence words is one of the main ways narratives stay organized.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. The word 'then' is a sequence word.
True False
'Then' shows what happens after something else, which is exactly what a sequence word does. It's one of the most common sequence words in writing.
2. You should write the ending of a story before the beginning.
True False
Stories are told in order from beginning to end so readers can follow along. Writing the ending first would confuse the reader.
3. Sequence words help the reader follow along.
True False
Sequence words act like road signs, telling the reader when each event happens. This keeps readers from getting lost.
4. A story can be told in any order and still make sense.
True False
Stories need a clear order because one event usually causes the next. Mixing up the order would make the story confusing.