Teachers, save “U3W2: "I can mix narration with dialogue"” to assign it to your class.

Take a look at this example: "What are you holding?" asked Kim. "I found it on the sidewalk," answered Tina. "You're so lucky! I wish I'd found it," said Kim. Do you know what Tina found? No! The author did not use narration in this dialogue. Take a look at this example: "What are you holding?" asked Kim when she saw Tina peering into her hands. "I found it on the sidewalk," answered Tina. Tina held up a smooth rock that sparkled in the sun. Kim's eyes widened as her jaw dropped at the sparkly rock. "You're so lucky! I wish I'd found it," said Kim. Do you know what Tina found? Yes! Using narration helped you picture what Tina had found. Think about a time when you meet someone new. Describe how you met. Narrate with dialogue your first meeting.