Narrative Structure: Beginning, Middle, and End
Instructions: Plan and write a short narrative about an unexpected discovery. Use the planning section below, then write your story with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
📝 Story Planning
Main character(s):
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Setting (where and when):
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BEGINNING
Introduce character & setting
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MIDDLE
The discovery & events
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END
Resolution/outcome
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✍️ Write Your Narrative
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Checklist: ☐ Clear beginning ☐ Developed middle ☐ Satisfying ending ☐ Interesting details ☐ Correct punctuation