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