Lesson 21

1. Lesson 21 Narrative Paragraph

2. When writing a narrative paragraph, it is important to choose specific and interesting words in order to create vivid descriptions of characters and their actions. • Read aloud the passage. • Pay attention to how the author used vivid words to describe the characters’ actions. • Complete the graphic organizer.

3. How does the author’s choice of words make the passage more enjoyable to read? “Dogs are not allowed in the Herman W. Block Memorial Library.” “He’s a dog who goes to church.” …he came in and lay down with a “huummmppff” and a sign, right at Miss Franny’s feet. Winn-Dixie wagged his tail back and forth and snuffled his nose on her little old-lady feet.

4. August Henry Cunningham was a book monster. He devoured books at breakfast. He devoured books at lunch. August Henry Cunningham’s mouth dropped open. Stunned, he slumped down onto t a nearby bench. She felt sorry for the sad, bookless little boy. The writer created vivid descriptions of the character’s actions by choosing interesting words such as stunned and bookless to describe the character and devoured and slumped to describe his actions.

5. Writing Prompt: Everyone has read about interesting characters. Think about an interesting story character you would like to write about. Now, write a paragraph about something unusual that the character does. Include details that show what that character is like. • Choose interesting and vivid words to describe your character’s actions.

7. Peer Conference Checklist • Does the first sentence get the reader’s attention? • Did the writer use vivid words to make the character’s actions clear and interesting to read about? • Are events organized in the order in which they occur? • Do the sentences use main and helping verbs correctly?

8. The End!!!