Intro to Narrative Writing & Characterization Review
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Subject Area: English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.) | Grade Level: 11
Lesson Length: 30 minutes
Keywords/Tags: Narrative, Plot, Characterization
Lesson Description: In this lesson, students will investigate the characteristics of narrative writing and characterization. This will include a review of the setting, plot elements, characterization (direct and indirect), point of view, and dialogue.

  • ELA.11.C.1.2 Write complex narratives using appropriate techniques to establish multiple perspectives.
  • ELA.11.C.1.5 Improve writing by considering feedback from adults, peers, and/or online editing tools, revising to improve clarity, structure, and style.
  • ELA.11.C.3.1 Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling appropriate to grade level.
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Video : Introduction to Narrative Writing
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be majority about this video content.
Description: Introducing characteristics of narrative writing. Utilize for notes and build a background of this concept for upcoming classes!
Quiz : Characteristics of Narrative Writing
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1

In a narrative piece of writing, the author's purpose is to...

Question #2
What are the three types of narrative writing? How do they differ from one another?
Question #3
What are the five important parts of a narrative piece of writing? Explain the importance of each.
Question #4

The protagonist character is...

Question #5

The antagonist character is...

Question #6

A flat character...

Question #7

A round character...

Question #8

A static character...

Question #9

A dynamic character...

Question #10
When writing a narrative piece, you have the freedom to use any kind of point of view (first, second, or third).
Description: Below, you will answer multiple choice questions associated with information learned in the accompanying video about the characteristics of narrative writing.
Video : Characterization Review: Direct and Indirect
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be majority about this video content.
Description: Review the difference between direct and indirect characterization for how to effectively create and elaborate on characters in writing.
Quiz : Characterization Review: Direct vs. Indirect
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1

Is the following an example of direct or indirect characterization?

The kind woman helped the elderly man cross the street.

Question #2

Is the following an example of direct or indirect characterization?

The boy walked to the microphone on the stage, and with beads of sweat dripping down his face, he began to give his speech.

Question #3

Is the following an example of direct or indirect characterization?

The car salesman conveniently failed to mention to the young couple that the vehicle they purchased had previously been owned.

Question #4

Is the following an example of direct or indirect characterization?

The honest student retued the $100 bill, that they found on the cafeteria floor, to the front office.

Question #5
Describe the difference between direct and indirect characterization. Provide three original examples of each.
Description: We have previously discussed direct and indirect characterization. To review for application of direct and indirect characterization within your narratives, complete the following quiz.
Resources : Narrative Writing and Related Concepts
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.
Essay Examples
This resource provides several examples of various types of writing (narrative, expository, argumentative, book review, etc.). The examples range across several grade levels as well!
How to Write a Narrative: Step-by-Step
This link provides additional step-by-step notes on the process of writing a narrative piece. Utilize as needed!
Direct and Indirect Characterization
This link provides additional information about direct and indirect characterization. Also, there are grade-level appropriate examples available!