Moments That Matter: Personal Narrative Writing for Class 5

This Class 5 worksheet helps students turn real-life experiences into vivid personal narratives.  
Pages 3–8 guide learners through a complete narrative-writing journey using strong starters, sensory details, dialogue practice, meaningful endings, and moment descriptions.  
Students learn how to develop a story based on their own memories, using clear structure, emotions, actions, thoughts, and descriptive language.

Students learn to:

• Continue story starters into full narrative paragraphs  
• Add sensory detail (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch)  
• Strengthen writing with inner thoughts and outer dialogue  
• Craft meaningful narrative endings  
• Describe personal moments vividly and reflectively  

This worksheet builds expressive writing, emotional insight, sequencing skills, and narrative creativity.

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ANSWER KEY (Included for Parents & Teachers)

Exercise 1 – Story Continuations  
(Open-ended; sample completions provided for reference)

Sample for Starter 1:  
The moment I stepped onto the stage, I felt my hands shake…  
…but when I spotted my parents smiling in the front row, courage rushed back. I took a deep breath, spoke my first line, and the whole auditorium grew quiet. By the end, the applause made every second worth it.

Sample for Starter 4:  
The loud crash made me jump, and then I ran to see what happened…  
…I found my cat sitting proudly beside a broken flower vase. I wanted to scold her, but her confused little face made me laugh instead.

(Any five starters may be chosen; answers will vary.)

Exercise 2 – Add Sensory Details (Sample answers)

1. I walked into the old library.  
→ Dusty shelves lined the walls, and the faint smell of worn paper filled the silent room.

2. The first day of school made me nervous.  
→ My palms felt sweaty as voices buzzed around me and new faces stared curiously.

3. We opened the picnic basket.  
→ The aroma of fresh sandwiches and sweet mango juice drifted into the warm air.

4. I tried my first roller coaster ride.  
→ The wind roared in my ears as the world blurred past in dizzy loops.

5. The power went out suddenly.  
→ Darkness swallowed the room, and the hum of the fan faded into silence.

6. My cousin surprised me at the airport.  
→ I heard my name shouted across the hall before I saw her waving excitedly.

7. The waves crashed on the beach.  
→ Cool droplets sprayed my face as the salty breeze filled my nose.

8. I entered the school science fair.  
→ Bright lights, colorful posters, and excited chatter surrounded me.

9. The rain started without warning.  
→ Cold drops hit my skin, and the smell of wet earth rose instantly.

10. I tasted a dessert I had never eaten before.  
→ The creamy sweetness melted on my tongue with a hint of cinnamon.

Exercise 3 – Add Inner Thoughts + Dialogue (Samples)

1. I lost my notebook.  
→ “Where did I keep it?” I muttered. *I hope the teacher doesn’t ask for homework today.*

2. I finally finished my project.  
→ “Yes! I did it!” I shouted. *All those late nights were worth it.*

3. I slipped during the race.  
→ “Ouch!” I cried. *Get up… keep running… you can still finish!*

4. I found a tiny puppy near my house.  
→ “Hey there, little one,” I whispered. *I can’t leave you alone out here.*

5. I forgot my lunch at home.  
→ “Mom is going to laugh at me,” I sighed. *Maybe I can share with a friend.*

6. I heard someone call my name.  
→ “Who’s there?” I asked. *That voice sounded familiar…*

7. I won a small prize in class.  
→ “Thank you!” I said proudly. *I can’t wait to show this to Mom.*

8. I made a new friend on the bus.  
→ “Want to sit together tomorrow?” I asked. *I think this will be a great friendship.*

9. My kite got stuck in a tree.  
→ “Not again!” I groaned. *How am I going to reach it?*

10. I broke my favorite pencil.  
→ “Oh no!” I said softly. *That pencil meant so much to me.*

Exercise 4 – Choose or Create Endings (Sample responses)

1. You got lost in the mall. How did it end?  
→ A kind security guard helped me locate my parents.

2. You tried cooking something new. How did it end?  
→ It burned a little, but my family still enjoyed it.

3. You rescued an animal. How did it end?  
→ The animal was safely taken to a shelter.

4. You had an argument with a friend. How did it end?  
→ We apologized and decided to listen better next time.

(Students may create their own endings for all 10.)

Exercise 5 – Describe the Moment (Samples)

1. Your first day in a new class  
→ My heart raced as I stepped inside. Everyone looked at me, but a girl smiled and invited me to sit beside her, making the day feel lighter.

2. A time you helped someone  
→ I held the heavy door for an elderly man. He thanked me warmly, and I felt proud of my small act of kindness.

3. A moment when you lost something important  
→ Panic rushed through me when I couldn’t find my wallet. After retracing my steps, I spotted it under a bench and felt relief wash over me.

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