The Great Parade Balloon Adventure: Narrative Writing Assignment

Imagine you are a giant parade balloon in a holiday parade, just like the ones in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! Suddenly, a strong gust of wind pulls you loose, and you drift away from the parade route. Your task is to write a narrative story from the point of view of the balloon, describing your unexpected adventure. Follow the instructions carefully to make your story exciting and detailed!

Write a narrative story that is at least 5 paragraphs long. Be sure to include:

• An introduction paragraph that introduces the characters, setting, and the problem (how you broke free).
• Body paragraphs that describe your journey in chronological order.
• A conclusion paragraph that wraps up your adventure and shows how you felt at the end.
• Clear descriptions of events using sensory details (what you saw, heard, felt).
• Properly punctuated dialogue (the balloon may speak or think, or you may include dialogue with people).
• Emotions—Explain how the balloon feels throughout the adventure.
• A strong narrative voice showing the balloon’s unique personality.

Write your narrative story from the point of view of the parade balloon. Make sure your story is at least 5 paragraphs and follows all the requirements listed above.