1. What is the best way to orient the reader at the beginning of a story?

2. What sentence should come next in the sequence of the story?

With a red nose, Sally began wiping it with her 15th tissue. Her brown hair clung to her face due to sweating. Sally knew she had a fever and was sick with the flu. Sighing, Sally fell back onto her bed.

3. What sentence should come next in the sequence of the story?

Moving the channels up and down on the television guide, Paul knew his favorite show was supposed to be on right now. He had waited all week for this show. He racked his brain trying to remember the channel. Nothing was showing up. After ten minutes, Paul put down the remote control. Maybe he remembered the wrong time, he thought.

4. If the narrator in a narrative is in the first person, what details should be included at the beginning of the narrative?

5. Which of the following should be included in the beginning of a narrative?

6. Which is the best beginning of a story where the setting is introduced?

7. Which of the following is the best way to introduce a main character?

8. Which is the best beginning of a story where a character is introduced?

9. Which of the following is the best way to introduce a minor character?

10. Which sentence is a good way to write the event below?
Event: Sylvia falls off her horse.