Getting Started with Narratives Assessment

Step 1: Imagine you are writing a sequel to "The Lady or the Tiger." Your story will pick up
where Frank R. Stockton left off. Use the graphic organizer to help plot out your
resolution to "The Lady or the Tiger."

**You will not write your sequel just yet—you're planning it in this assignment.**
Describe your response in 2-3 sentences each.

How will you introduce the

characters? Will you give
them names or keep them
as their descriptors?

Did he open the left door?

The right door? Or did the
princess intervene before
he could choose? Explain
your choice.

Describe how will the

princess react?

Describe how will the lover

react?

Describe how will the

damsel react?

Describe how will the king

react?

Is the opening of the door

the rising action or the
climax? Explain your
choice.

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 Describe your falling
action.

How will you ensure all

questions are answered and
loose ends are tied,
supplying a clear ending?

Step 2: How do you want the reader to feel after reading your resolution? Brainstorm ways to
use different narrative techniques to establish tone and emotion. Here is a list of some
narrative techniques to help you review:
 Dialogue
 Flashbacks
 Foreshadowing
 Juxtaposition
 Pacing
 Perspective
 Stream of Consciousness
**You must include at least two narrative techniques.**

An explanation of why you selected this technique and how you

Technique
used it in your resolution. (2-3 sentences each)

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Getting Started with Narratives Rubric

On Target Almost There Needs Improvement

35-28 points 27-20 points 19-0 points

 The graphic  The graphic  The graphic

organizer shows organizer shows organizer shows few
excellent attention some details. details.
Step 1
to detail.  All parts of the plot  Not all parts of the
(35 points)
 All parts of the plot structure are plot structure are
structure are somewhat identified identified. The
clearly identified and somewhat descriptions are
and described. described. brief.

15-12 points 11-8 points 7-0 points

 There are at least  There is one  Narrative

Step 2 two narrative narrative technique techniques are
(15 points) techniques identified but the identified but the
identified and explanation is not explanation is
explained. complete. missing or off topic.

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