English // Writing Composition

Narrative Writing

Write narratives with developed settings, characters and plot, using dialogue and description to develop experiences and show character responses to situations

Ages
7 to 11
Type
Method
Builds on
2 topics
Leads to
1 topic
Standards
20 codes

Quick check

When the learner writes a story, do they bring it to life with descriptions of the setting, details about the characters, and some dialogue — rather than just listing what happened?

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Topic // Mastery

What mastery looks like

What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • Write a narrative that includes a described setting, at least one developed character, and a clear plot with a problem and resolution
  • Use dialogue to show what characters say and reveal their personality or feelings
  • Use descriptive details and temporal words to organise events into a clear sequence with a satisfying ending

Topic // Map

Where this fits

What to learn first and what this topic opens up, with the reason for each link. Required links come first.
  • RequiredMust come first
  • HelpfulHelps, but not essential

Before this

2 topics
  • Simple Stories with Beginning and EndingRequired

    Writing Composition // Ages 5 to 7

    Developed narrative with settings/characters/plot builds on simple sequential narrative writing

  • Writing Craft VocabularyHelpful

    Writing Composition // Ages 8 to 11

    Developed narrative requires craft vocabulary including 'structure', 'voice', 'technique', and 'style'

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Narrative Writing

Ages 7 to 11 // Method

Leads to

1 topic
  • Writing Character & DialogueRequired

    Writing Composition // Ages 11 to 14

    KS3 narrative writing extends KS2 writing narratives with settings, characters, and plot

Topic // Standards

Curriculum standards

Codes for the curriculum statements this topic maps to. Each publisher owns its standard text.
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
W.2.3W.3.3W.3.3aW.3.3bW.3.3cW.3.3dW.4.3W.4.3aW.4.3bW.4.3cW.4.3dW.4.3eW.5.3W.5.3aW.5.3bW.5.3cW.5.3dW.5.3e
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document
Eng.UKS2.Write.Comp.2bEng_LKS2_Write_Comp_5

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