Open Up - Grade 5 - ELA - Module 2 - Mid Unit 3 Assessment

Directions: In this assessment, you are going to plan and draft a new first person narrative based on the following event from The Most Beautiful Roof in the World:

• The boys are preparing to go up into the trees. p. 31

REMEMBER: A well-written, text-based narrative:

• Has a beginning that establishes the situation and introduces the characters and/or narrator

• Has a middle that describes the central problem and explains how the character(s) respond to the problem

• Has an ending that has a logical solution/resolution to “wrap up” the problem

• Follows the rules of writing (spelling, punctuation, and grammar)

Now, begin work on your narrative. Manage your time carefully so that you can:

1. Reread page 31 and examine the photograph on page 32 to familiarize yourself with the scenario.

2. Plan your narrative.

3. Draft your narrative.

4. Use the Narrative Writing Checklist to revise and edit your narrative to be sure it meets all