Dialogue in Narratives
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Learning Objective
I can write dialogue in a personal narrative to show characters' personalities and advance the plot.
Lesson Flow
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Narrative Writing Element 1: Dialogue
Dayla Learning
Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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Dialogue is what characters in a narrative say out loud to one another.
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Dialogue can move the plot forward, show character development, and set the mood and tone.
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When writing dialogue, remember to use quotation marks around what is said, include dialogue tags to show who is speaking, and start a new paragraph when a new person speaks.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Write a short scene (2-3 lines of dialogue) between two friends who are planning a surprise party. The dialogue should reveal something about each friend's personality and move the plot forward by deciding on a location for the party.”
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