What is the author's purpose when writing a narrative story? Kids read a short narrative passage before answering three questions about author's purpose.

Concepts

author's purpose, Narrative Writing

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have kids write their own narratives in the same style
• A good addition to a language arts center or reading intervention class
• Include in a homework packet during a narrative writing unit

Classroom Considerations

• Activity only has three basic questions; consider adding more details to the activity to encourage critical thinking

Pros

• Straightforward enough for all reading levels

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.3.3.a W.4.3.a W.5.3.a