Dream It, Build It, Write It: Fictional Narrative Writing for Class 5

This Class 5 fictional narrative worksheet teaches students how to build imaginative stories using characters, settings, problems, and events.  
Across pages 3–7, learners practise describing characters (Exercise 1), creating vivid fantasy settings (Exercise 2), planning story elements through plot structure (Exercise 3), writing a complete 2–3 paragraph story (Exercise 4), and describing additional settings (Exercise 5).  
Clear, engaging prompts encourage creativity while strengthening grammar, detail, structure, and storytelling skills.

Students learn to:

• Write descriptive character sentences using personality + action  
• Use senses to create immersive settings  
• Understand plot parts: problem, rising action, climax, resolution  
• Develop a complete fictional story with detail and clarity  
• Describe various settings with imagery and tone  

This worksheet builds imagination, narrative organisation, descriptive writing, and creativity—essential for strong fiction writing.

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ANSWER KEY (Included for Parents & Teachers)

(All fictional writing tasks are open-ended; sample responses provided for guidance.)

Exercise 1 – Character Descriptions (Samples)

1. A shy wizard afraid of his own magic  
He keeps his wand tucked close, trembling each time a spark appears. He whispers spells so quietly that even he can barely hear them. His hands shake whenever his magic surprises him.

2. A young inventor with malfunctioning gadgets  
Her workshop is full of whirring machines that sputter at the wrong moment. She proudly shows her inventions, even when they spark or pop unexpectedly. She never stops trying, no matter how many gadgets misbehave.

3. A brave explorer with a mysterious map  
He carries an ancient map marked with glowing runes only he can decipher. He travels through jungles and caves without hesitation. Every step he takes brings him closer to the secret the map promises to reveal.

Exercise 2 – Setting Description (Samples)

Chosen Setting: A floating island in the sky  
Soft clouds drift along the island’s edges, glowing in the sunlight. Feathery birds sing sweet melodies as they soar between floating bridges. The air smells crisp and cool, carrying hints of flowers that bloom in impossible colours.

(Other options may be similarly described; answers vary.)

Exercise 3 – Plot Structure (Samples)

Problem: The explorer loses the glowing map during a storm.  
Rising Action: He chases clues across the floating island, meeting creatures who offer riddles.  
Climax: He hangs from a shattered bridge as the map slips from his fingers.  
Resolution: A wind spirit returns the map, revealing the treasure was courage all along.

Exercise 4 – Full Story (Sample)

Title: The Map of Skyfall Island  
Lina, a determined young inventor, crash-landed her airship onto Skyfall Island. Her gadgets sparked wildly, leaving her stranded. While exploring the floating island, she met Jaro, a brave explorer with a glowing map that guided itself.  
Suddenly, a fierce windstorm swept through, snatching the map from Jaro’s hands. Together, they chased it across trembling bridges and drifting platforms. At the climax, Jaro nearly fell from a broken ledge, but Lina used her malfunctioning jet-boots—just this once working perfectly—to save him.  
In the end, the wind spirit returned the map, revealing that the real treasure was not gold but the courage and friendship they had discovered.

Exercise 5 – Setting Descriptions (Samples)

1. A crowded train station  
Passengers rush in every direction as whistles echo sharply. Suitcases roll, vendors shout, and warm steam rises from the waiting engine.

2. A quiet village at sunrise  
Golden light spills over tiny rooftops while birds greet the morning. The cool breeze carries the scent of wet grass.

3. A school during a power cut  
Hallways sit in near darkness as students whisper excitedly. Only faint sunlight guides their steps while teachers try to keep order.

4. A busy market on a festival day  
Bright decorations shimmer overhead as drums beat cheerfully. Stalls overflow with colourful sweets, clothes, and laughing crowds.

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