BB.1 Write your own story with a beginning, middle, and end
What is a narrative?
A narrative is a story that tells about an event, experience, or sequence of events. Narratives can be real or imagined and usually include characters, a setting, and a plot.
- A story about your trip to the park
- A made-up adventure about a talking dog
- A memory of your first day at school
Think of a narrative as a way to tell your reader what happened, step by step.
Writing a beginning
The beginning of a narrative introduces the reader to the characters and setting. It sets up what the story will be about.
- “One sunny morning, Mia grabbed her backpack and ran outside to meet her friends.”
- “Last summer, my family and I drove to the mountains for a camping trip.”
A strong beginning answers: Who is in the story? Where does it happen? When does it happen?
Writing a middle
The middle of the narrative is where the main events happen. This is often the longest part of the story and should include actions, problems, or exciting moments.
- “Mia and her friends rode their bikes down the trail, but then Mia’s bike chain broke.”
- “At the campsite, we tried to build a fire, but it kept going out.”
Good narratives use sequence words such as first, next, then, and finally to show the order of events.
Writing an ending
The ending of a narrative wraps up the story. It tells how the events were solved or how the characters felt at the end.
- “Finally, Mia’s dad came to fix her bike, and the friends were able to finish their ride.”
- “Even though the fire was hard to start, we laughed and roasted marshmallows together.”
An ending should make the reader feel that the story is complete. Ask yourself: How did things turn out? How did the characters feel?
Putting it all together
A strong narrative has a clear beginning, middle, and end. Each part is important to make your story interesting and easy to follow.
- Beginning: “One winter afternoon, I went outside to build a snowman.”
- Middle: “I rolled three giant snowballs, but the middle one kept falling off. Then, my brother helped me stack them.”
- End: “At last, we finished the snowman and put a hat on top. We laughed and took a picture together.”
Every story is like a journey: you start somewhere, something happens, and you finish with a clear ending.