Narrative Writing Checklist Grade 8

A narrative writing checklist helps grade 8 students ensure their stories have the essential elements of good writing.

  • Planning
  • Choose a theme or message
  • Brainstorm ideas
  • Outline the plot
  • Develop characters
  • Decide on the setting
  • Beginning
  • Hook the reader with an engaging opening
  • Introduce main characters
  • Establish the setting
  • Present the central conflict
  • Middle
  • Develop the plot through rising action
  • Show character development
  • Include dialogues for interaction
  • Build tension and suspense
  • End
  • Reach the climax
  • Resolve the central conflict
  • Show characters’ growth or change
  • Tie up loose ends
  • Editing
  • Check for grammar errors
  • Ensure proper punctuation
  • Verify consistent tense
  • Review for descriptive language
  • Confirm logical sequence of events