Writing Descriptive Narrative Paragraphs

Task: Write a one to two paragraph narrative based on one of the following choices

a. Write the conclusion for the story about Moonface. What happens to him? How does he
deal with the towns actions?

b. Tell the story about the baboons in the car. What happened before the picture, during the
picture, after the picture?

c. Your choice please verify with Mrs. Kokoski before you start writing.

Your paragraph(s) must include the following elements:
An introductory sentence, which establishes the topic and captures the readers attention.
At least six plot and detail sentences in each paragraph that tell a clear and descriptive
story.
Concluding sentence(s) that sum up the story.
Correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization.
Descriptive sensory details that relate to the five senses.


Criteria
Level 4
80-100%
Level 3
70-79%
Level 2
60-69%
Level 1
50-59%
I
<50%
Level
Peer
Level
Teacher
Topic
Sentence
Topic sentence
attempts to
capture the
readers
attention; clearly
introduces the
topic
Topic sentence
is complete &
introduces the
topic
Attempt to
write a topic
sentence, but
does not
effectively
introduce topic
Topic sentence
is unclear &
does not
introduce topic.
Topic sentence
is missing.

Supporting
Details
6+ supporting
details that
relate back to
the main idea
4-5 supporting
details that
relate back to
the main idea
3-4 supporting
details that
relate back to
the main idea
<2 supporting
details that
relate back to
the main idea.
Supporting
details are
missing and/or
unclear

Concluding
Sentence
Conclusion is
clear,
complete, &
relates back to
the topic
sentence
Conclusion is
complete,
relates back to
the topic, but is
simple.
An attempt
was made to
conclude, but
is incomplete
or doesnt
reflect topic.
Conclusion is
unclear
Conclusion is
missing.

Word Choice
Word choices
draw pictures
in the readers
head; word
choices seem
natural
Word choices
draw pictures in
the readers
mind, but
occasionally
words are
distracting
Word choices
communicate
clearly, but
writing lacks
variety.
Limited
vocabulary;
word choices
to not capture
the readers
interest.
Word choices
are basic &
uninteresting

Mechanics &
Grammar
No errors. Few errors. Some errors Many errors Errors impede
the readers
understanding

Sensory
Details
Strong &
effective use of
sensory
details.
Effective use of
sensory
details.
Includes some
use of sensory
details.
Not enough
sensory
details.
Little to no
sensory detail.



BRAINSTORMING

I will write about: _____________________________________________________________

Brainstorm sensory details that you could include in your narrative. You want to use details that
create a vivid picture for the reader.
What do you
want to reader
to see?
What do you
want to reader
to hear?
What do you
want the reader
to SMELL?
What do you
want the reader
to FEEL?
What do you
want the reader
to taste?












Topic Sentence capture your readers attention and introduce the topic




Supporting Details & Events:

















Concluding Sentence finish the story and reflect back to your topic sentence