Write Detailed Narrative Stories
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2nd Grade Writing › Write Detailed Narrative Stories
Read the story: "Yesterday, I lost my tooth at school. First, I wiggled it in class. Next, it popped out into my hand. Then, I ran to my teacher and showed her. After that, I thought, 'Wow, I am growing up!' Finally, I put it in a tiny box and smiled." Which sentence tells a thought?
After that, I thought, 'Wow, I am growing up!'
Finally, I put it in a tiny box and smiled.
Next, it popped out into my hand.
Explanation
This tests finding thoughts. Thoughts are what we think inside. 'Wow, I am growing up!' shows what the child was thinking about losing a tooth.
Read the story: "On Monday, our class had a fire drill. First, the alarm beeped loudly. Next, I held my friend's hand and walked outside. Then, I thought, 'I hope we do this right.' After that, we stood quietly by the fence. Finally, we went back inside, and I felt relieved." Which word shows what happened last?
Finally
Next
First
Explanation
This tests time order words. 'Finally' shows the last thing. It tells us going back inside happened at the very end.
Read the story: On Saturday, I learned to ride my bike without training wheels. First, my sister held the seat. I thought I might fall. Next, I pushed the pedals and looked ahead. I felt shaky at first. Then I rode all by myself! Finally, I stopped and cheered. I was so proud. Which word shows what happened first?
Finally
First
Proud
Explanation
This tests time order words. 'First' shows what happened at the beginning. It tells readers this action came before all the others.
When writing a story about what happened, what should you include?
Tell what happened, use time words, add actions, thoughts, feelings, and an ending.
Tell only what you did, with no thoughts or feelings.
Give facts and definitions to teach the reader.
Explanation
This asks about story parts. Good stories have events, time words, actions, thoughts, feelings, and endings. All these parts make stories interesting and complete.
Read the story: "Last weekend, I went to the library with my aunt. First, we looked at the shelves. Next, I picked a book about dolphins. Then, I sat down and read quietly. After that, I checked the book out at the desk. Finally, we went home." What should the beginning tell the reader?
A list of dolphin facts.
Who, where, and when the story happens.
Only the ending feeling.
Explanation
This tests story beginnings. Good beginnings tell who, where, and when. The first sentence tells us all three things clearly.
Read the story: "Last Saturday, I went to the park with my mom. First, I ran to the swings and pumped my legs. I thought, 'I can go higher!' Next, I tried the tall slide, and I felt a little scared. Then, Mom held my hand and I slid down fast. After that, we ate apple slices on a bench. Finally, we walked home, and I felt proud. That was a fun day." Which sentence gives the story an ending?
Finally, we walked home, and I felt proud.
First, I ran to the swings and pumped my legs.
Next, I tried the tall slide, and I felt a little scared.
Explanation
This tests finding the ending. The ending wraps up the story. 'Finally, we walked home, and I felt proud' tells how the story finished and how the child felt.
Read the story: "Last night, I made popcorn with my dad. First, we poured kernels into the pot. Next, Dad turned on the stove. Then, I heard pop-pop-pop, and I felt excited. After that, I thought the popping sounded like tiny fireworks. Finally, we ate warm popcorn and watched a movie." Which sentence tells a feeling?
Finally, we ate warm popcorn and watched a movie.
Then, I heard pop-pop-pop, and I felt excited.
First, we poured kernels into the pot.
Explanation
This asks about feelings. Feelings are emotions we have. 'I felt excited' tells us how the child felt when hearing the popcorn pop.
Read the story. Which choice best tells what to include? Story: Last weekend, I helped my neighbor carry groceries. First, I held the heavy bag with both hands. I thought, "I am strong enough!" Next, we walked to her door, and I felt helpful. Then, she said, "Thank you," and I smiled. Finally, I went home and told my mom about it. I felt proud at the end.
Give facts about groceries and how stores work.
List the events only, without thoughts or feelings.
Tell what happened, add actions, thoughts, and feelings, use time-order words, and end the story.
Explanation
This tests story parts. Good stories tell what happened with details. They need actions, thoughts, feelings, and time words to be complete.
Read the story. Which sentence uses a temporal word? Story: One rainy day, I jumped in puddles. I wore my boots. I splashed water. I laughed.
One rainy day, I jumped in puddles.
I wore my boots.
I laughed.
Explanation
This tests time-order words. Temporal means time words. 'One rainy day' tells when the puddle jumping happened.
Read the story. What is missing to make it better? Story: Yesterday, I went to the library with my dad. I picked a book. We sat and read. We went home.
Add temporal words and details about actions, thoughts, and feelings.
Add facts that teach about libraries.
Add your opinion and three reasons why libraries are best.
Explanation
This tests making stories better. Good stories need time words and details. Adding words like 'first' and telling thoughts and feelings makes stories more interesting.