📚 Narrative Writing: Tell about a day when something surprising happened. (Grade 1)

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About this grade 1 worksheet

Free Grade 1 English worksheet (Common Core W.1.3): plan and write a narrative: tell about a day when something surprising happened. Skill: Write narratives. Level: Grade 1 — also suits Year 2 (UK).

For teachers: skills & standards

• CCSS W.1.3: Write narratives that recount sequenced events
• Works as a morning-work page, a centre/station activity, homework or an early-finisher task.

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What age is it for?

It is designed for Grade 1 (ages 6–7), but use it with any child who is ready.

What skills does it build?

Write narratives.

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More “Narrative Writing” printables (w.1.3: write narratives)

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