SESSION 5  |  Grades 2-12  |  Handout

Target 4 types of narrative reading responses

Define the shape of stories

Plot Exposition Map
Ride the Story Plot

Expose students to four types of narrative-writing tasks that are all rooted in reading.

How should students incorporate evidence in a narrative response?

Comprehend the original story.

This resource identifies the types of problems and solutions used in common picture books and fairytales.

Continue the story.

Continue the story following a similar plot.

Purchase the book. |
Original Summary

Rewrite the story from a different perspective.

Rewrite the POV | Example

Rewrite narrative perspective.
Template | Baby Bear Example

Insert a missing part or page.

Insert the missing part | Example

Write fiction based on fact.

Fiction based on Fact | Example

Walk With a Wolf