Narrative Writing
Write narratives with developed settings, characters and plot, using dialogue and description to develop experiences and show character responses to situations
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When your child writes a story, do they bring it to life with descriptions of the setting, details about the characters, and some dialogue — rather than just listing what happened?
Write narratives with developed settings, characters and plot, using dialogue and description to develop experiences and show character responses to situations
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- Write a narrative that includes a described setting, at least one developed character, and a clear plot with a problem and resolution
- Use dialogue to show what characters say and reveal their personality or feelings
- Use descriptive details and temporal words to organise events into a clear sequence with a satisfying ending
“When your child writes a story, do they bring it to life with descriptions of the setting, details about the characters, and some dialogue — rather than just listing what happened?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Procedural
- Subject
- English
- Domain
- Writing Composition
- Age range
- Ages 7–11
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