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Science fiction is a type of narrative.

Writing Narrative

Writing narratives helps pupils create exciting stories with characters, settings, and plots. This KS2 English quiz explores how to make stories come alive for readers.

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Fascinating Fact:

Good stories show feelings instead of just telling them, like “Her knees shook” instead of “She was scared.”

In KS2 English, pupils learn that narratives are more than just stories. They include a clear beginning, middle, and end, and often use description and dialogue to make events believable. Using powerful verbs, detailed settings, and strong characters helps readers imagine every moment.

Key Terms

Narrative: A story that describes a sequence of events, often with characters and a plot.
Setting: The place or time in which a story happens, such as a forest, school, or another planet.
Dialogue: The words that characters say to each other, shown using speech marks.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What makes a good story in KS2 English?

A good story has an interesting plot, well-developed characters, and vivid description that helps readers picture the action clearly.

How can I make my writing more exciting?

Use strong verbs, detailed adjectives, and short sentences to build tension. Let readers feel what the characters are experiencing.

Why is showing emotion important in stories?

Showing emotion helps readers connect with the characters and care about what happens next, making the story more powerful.

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1 .

The people in a story are called ____.

actors

inhabitants

characters

friends

Actors play the part of characters.

2 .

Which of the following can be used in the opening paragraph of a story?

A description.

Dialogue (speech).

Action.

All of the above.

The goal is to write a story opening which makes your reader want to carry on reading.

3 .

What is a 'setting'?

The events that happen in a story.

The point of view from which a story is told.

The main character.

The time and place of the story.

When setting a story, it's good to consider it in detail. What's the weather like? What time of year is it? What time of day? What does it feel like to be in the place where the story is set?

4 .

What is a dilemma?

The speech between two characters.

A tricky situation or problem.

A list of events that take place in a story.

An unexpected and frightening event.

A speech between two characters is a dialogue.

5 .

Before the ending of a story, you should ____.

write lots of dialogue without any explanations

introduce a completely new character, as a surprise

show how the events or problems were resolved

summarise the entire story again for readers who weren't paying attention

This is known as a 'resolution'.

6 .

If you make the reader feel excited or unsure, you have successfully ____.

built suspense

created a character

written the dialogue

summarised the story

Suspense is important in thrillers.

7 .

A story should NOT be written in which of the following?

First person.

Second person.

Third person.

First or third person.

Do you know why not?

8 .

'Watch out!' Harry shouted. 'Watch out for what?' Rachael cried. What is wrong with this dialogue?

Rachael's dialogue shouldn't have a question mark.

Rachael's dialogue should begin on a new line.

Rachael's dialogue should come first.

Harry's dialogue shouldn't have an exclamation mark.

When writing dialogue, always remember: 'New speaker - New line'.

9 .

When writing a story, how should you tell the reader that a character is bossy?

Use 'bossy' as an adjective for the character.

Use a stage direction.

Add an aside to the reader ('The others think Alex is bossy').

Include a scene or two where the character is behaving in a bossy manner.

It's more effective in stories 'to show, not tell'. Your reader is more likely to believe a character is bossy after seeing that character behave bossily.

10 .

What is the name for the events that happen in a story?