Lesson 3.06
Objectives (Learning Goals)
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
Identify the purpose of the body of a narrative
Explain the importance of including conflict, rising action, and climax in a narrative
Use precise, descriptive, and sensory language to draw a reader into a narrative
Write a narrative body blending conflict and descriptive language
Academic Vocabulary
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Conflict
o Definition:
o Examples
Sensory Language
o Definition:
o Examples
Dialogue
o Definition:
o Examples
Rising Action
o Definition:
o Examples
Climax
o Definition:
o Examples
In this lesson you will be writing the body of your story. The body of your story will be at least 300 words
long. In these 300 words, the real “action” of your story takes place. To make the “action” of your story
interesting you’ll need some good CONFLICT (problems) and you’ll need to use good SENSORY DETAILS
(details that appeal to the 5 senses) to make your story come alive. You’ll also be using DIALOGUE
(conversation between characters) to move your story along. Click HERE to see a sample Module 3 story that
shows all of these elements in action! Notice in the sample how the writer labels the two RISING ACTION
events (conflicts and challenges encountered by the characters) as well as the CLIMAX (where the main
character makes a decision or takes action to solve a problem or end the conflict).
Assignment Directions:
1.
Write your OWN BODY of 300 words or more for the continuation of the story Grounded.
HINT: Use the ideas you brainstormed in the graphic organizer in lesson 3.02 and include your
introduction from lesson 3.04 to help you write your BODY paragraphs.
2.
Be sure to:
_____ include your introduction
_____ write at least 300 words
_____ introduce conflict
_____ Include 2 Rising Events
_____ Have a Climax point
_____ Use sensory Language
_____ Use Dialogue
_____ Edit your work
Copy your Introduction from lesson 3.04 here:
Write your BODY here:
GRADE yourself on THIS rubric! It is the SAME rubric your teachers will be using when they grade this
assignment for you.
03.06 Rubric
Task
Success Achieved
10-6
Introduction
____ I clearly included my introduction.
Conflict
15-9
Points
Earned
____ I clearly introduced a conflict in the body of my narrative.
10-6
Rising Action (Event 1)
____ I clearly included an event that increased the conflict in the
body of my narrative.
10-6
Rising Action (Event 2)
____ I clearly included a second event that increased the conflict in
the body of my narrative.
15-9
Climax
____ I clearly included a climax in the body of my narrative.
10-6
Sensory Language
____ I clearly included an example of sensory language in the
body of my narrative.
10-6
Dialogue
____ I clearly included dialogue in the body of my narrative
10-6
Word Count
I wrote at least 300 words in the body of my narrative.
10-6
Clear writing
____ I clearly used correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
Earned Points
100
OUT OF