Unit 2 Writing Assignment
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English 9 -- Grice
Narrative Writing Project
For this Writing Project, you will be responding to one of the following prompts:
- Prompt 1: Compose a fictional short story in which the protagonist is given a new responsibility.
- Prompt 2: Compose a short story that captures your experience of being given a new responsibility.
- Prompt 3 (memoir): Write and reflect about a time in your life in which you were given a new responsibility, how it challenged you, and how you grew from taking on the responsibility.
- This is the catch-up variant of this writing assignment. Choosing this option will be easier than the other two. If you write such a memoir, you will automatically be given a 70% on the graphic organizer for lesson 2.2.2 and the composition due in lesson 2.5.10 provided that you adhere to the directions.
I'm choosing Prompt 1 or 2!
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I'm choosing Prompt 3. I know I will receive a lower grade.
Click here!
Narrative Writing Resources
Brainstorming Help
Narrative Writing Project Graphic Organizer
Prompt
Checklist
Elements of Narrative Plot
Narrative Writing Graphic Organizer (with Sentence Starters)
Narrative Writing Essay Timeline
Dialogue Usage in Narrative Writing
Rubric
Narrative Template
Elements of Fiction
Narrative Writing Project Timeline
Analyze feedback from the graphic organizer and draft the narrative.
12/8
11/11
1/5 to 1/13
12/3-12/5
Final Draft of Narrative Writng 1/14/26
Intro to Narrative writing and Graphic Organizer Submission
Revise and edit your narrative. Use the feedback Mr. Grice provided for your rough draft!
Submit Draft of Narrative Writing Project
Narrative Writing Checklist
Engaging Opening ✅Does your introduction grab the reader’s attention? ✅Have you introduced the characters and setting? ✅Have you hinted at the theme—how your responsibilities or experiences connect to your family's culture?
Character development ✅Do your characters show personality? (Characterization) ✅Is the narrator (you) portraying your emotions? ✅Are family members or others involved described meaningfully?
Conflict and Resolution ✅Is there a clear challenge, problem in the story? ✅Have you shown how the conflict was resolved or what you learned from it? ✅Does the resolution connect back to your cultural experience?
Decriptive Details ✅Sensory details (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch)- brings the story to life ✅Did you include figurative language (similies, metaphors, personification)? ✅Can the reader visualize the cultural elements you are describing?
Coherent Structure ✅Does your story have an exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution? ✅Is there logical flow from beginning to end? ✅Transitions are smooth between paragraphs?
Conventions ✅Is your writing free of grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors? ✅Is your composition in MLA format? ✅Have you proofread your work?
Simile
Imagery
A simile is a comparison between two different things using the words “like” or “as.” 🟢 Example: Her smile was as bright as the sun.
Imagery uses descriptive language that appeals to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create a vivid picture in the reader’s mind. 🟢 Example: The warm, buttery popcorn crackled in the bowl as the salty scent filled the room.
Metaphor
A metaphor is a direct comparison between two unlike things without using “like” or “as.” It says one thing is another. 🟢 Example: His voice was music to my ears.
Theme
The theme of a story is the message or lesson that the author wants you to know upon reading their work. Themes often explore universal ideas like family, identity, courage, or belonging. A story can have more than one theme. 🟢 Example: "They're Made Out of Meat" comments on the theme of people's fear of the unknown by showing how people avoid things that are different or are not easily understood.
Personification
Personification gives human qualities to animals, objects, or ideas. 🟢 Example: The wind whispered through the trees.
Hyperbole
Characterization
Hyperbole is an exaggeration used to make a point or show strong emotion. 🟢 Example: I’ve told you a million times!
🟢Direct Characterization - The author tells you about a character's personality, thoughts, etc. 🟢Indirect Characterization - The author reveals a character's personality, thoughts, etc. through their actions.
Dialogue in Narrative Writing
Reveals Character Dialogue shows what a character is like through their words, tone, and style of speaking. 🟢 Example: “I don’t care what they think,” she snapped, crossing her arms. Moves the Plot Forward Conversations can introduce conflict, reveal secrets, or help solve problems. 🟢 Example: “If we don’t leave now, we’ll miss the ceremony!” Creates Realism Dialogue makes the story feel more natural and believable, like real life. Builds Emotion and Tension Characters can express feelings like fear, joy, or anger through their words. 🟢 Example: “I’ve waited my whole life for this moment,” he whispered. Breaks Up Description Dialogue adds variety and keeps the story from being too heavy with narration.
Tips for Writing Dialogue Start a new paragraph each time a new character speaks. Use tags like he said or she asked to show who is talking. Keep it natural—make it sound like real conversation. Use punctuation correctly inside quotation marks.
Memoir Writing Resources
Memoir Graphic Organizer 2.2.2
Prompt
Memoir Slideshow 2.5.10
Narrative Writing Essay Timeline
This is the catch-up variant of this writing assignment. Choosing this option will be easier than the other two. If you write such a memoir, you will automatically be given a 70% on the graphic organizer for lesson 2.2.2 and the composition due in lesson 2.5.10 provided that you adhere to the directions.
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Unit 2 Writing Assignment
Click here to get started!
English 9 -- Grice
Narrative Writing Project
For this Writing Project, you will be responding to one of the following prompts:
I'm choosing Prompt 1 or 2!
Click here!
I'm choosing Prompt 3. I know I will receive a lower grade.
Click here!
Narrative Writing Resources
Brainstorming Help
Narrative Writing Project Graphic Organizer
Prompt
Checklist
Elements of Narrative Plot
Narrative Writing Graphic Organizer (with Sentence Starters)
Narrative Writing Essay Timeline
Dialogue Usage in Narrative Writing
Rubric
Narrative Template
Elements of Fiction
Narrative Writing Project Timeline
Analyze feedback from the graphic organizer and draft the narrative.
12/8
11/11
1/5 to 1/13
12/3-12/5
Final Draft of Narrative Writng 1/14/26
Intro to Narrative writing and Graphic Organizer Submission
Revise and edit your narrative. Use the feedback Mr. Grice provided for your rough draft!
Submit Draft of Narrative Writing Project
Narrative Writing Checklist
Engaging Opening ✅Does your introduction grab the reader’s attention? ✅Have you introduced the characters and setting? ✅Have you hinted at the theme—how your responsibilities or experiences connect to your family's culture?
Character development ✅Do your characters show personality? (Characterization) ✅Is the narrator (you) portraying your emotions? ✅Are family members or others involved described meaningfully?
Conflict and Resolution ✅Is there a clear challenge, problem in the story? ✅Have you shown how the conflict was resolved or what you learned from it? ✅Does the resolution connect back to your cultural experience?
Decriptive Details ✅Sensory details (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch)- brings the story to life ✅Did you include figurative language (similies, metaphors, personification)? ✅Can the reader visualize the cultural elements you are describing?
Coherent Structure ✅Does your story have an exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution? ✅Is there logical flow from beginning to end? ✅Transitions are smooth between paragraphs?
Conventions ✅Is your writing free of grammar, punctuation, and spelling errors? ✅Is your composition in MLA format? ✅Have you proofread your work?
Simile
Imagery
A simile is a comparison between two different things using the words “like” or “as.” 🟢 Example: Her smile was as bright as the sun.
Imagery uses descriptive language that appeals to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to create a vivid picture in the reader’s mind. 🟢 Example: The warm, buttery popcorn crackled in the bowl as the salty scent filled the room.
Metaphor
A metaphor is a direct comparison between two unlike things without using “like” or “as.” It says one thing is another. 🟢 Example: His voice was music to my ears.
Theme
The theme of a story is the message or lesson that the author wants you to know upon reading their work. Themes often explore universal ideas like family, identity, courage, or belonging. A story can have more than one theme. 🟢 Example: "They're Made Out of Meat" comments on the theme of people's fear of the unknown by showing how people avoid things that are different or are not easily understood.
Personification
Personification gives human qualities to animals, objects, or ideas. 🟢 Example: The wind whispered through the trees.
Hyperbole
Characterization
Hyperbole is an exaggeration used to make a point or show strong emotion. 🟢 Example: I’ve told you a million times!
🟢Direct Characterization - The author tells you about a character's personality, thoughts, etc. 🟢Indirect Characterization - The author reveals a character's personality, thoughts, etc. through their actions.
Dialogue in Narrative Writing
Reveals Character Dialogue shows what a character is like through their words, tone, and style of speaking. 🟢 Example: “I don’t care what they think,” she snapped, crossing her arms. Moves the Plot Forward Conversations can introduce conflict, reveal secrets, or help solve problems. 🟢 Example: “If we don’t leave now, we’ll miss the ceremony!” Creates Realism Dialogue makes the story feel more natural and believable, like real life. Builds Emotion and Tension Characters can express feelings like fear, joy, or anger through their words. 🟢 Example: “I’ve waited my whole life for this moment,” he whispered. Breaks Up Description Dialogue adds variety and keeps the story from being too heavy with narration.
Tips for Writing Dialogue Start a new paragraph each time a new character speaks. Use tags like he said or she asked to show who is talking. Keep it natural—make it sound like real conversation. Use punctuation correctly inside quotation marks.
Memoir Writing Resources
Memoir Graphic Organizer 2.2.2
Prompt
Memoir Slideshow 2.5.10
Narrative Writing Essay Timeline
This is the catch-up variant of this writing assignment. Choosing this option will be easier than the other two. If you write such a memoir, you will automatically be given a 70% on the graphic organizer for lesson 2.2.2 and the composition due in lesson 2.5.10 provided that you adhere to the directions.