Outsiders & Outcasts Writing a Fictional Narrative
You have read a fantasy/science fiction novel, Shadowshaper by Daniel Jose Older. Now you will do some
creative writing of your own. This novel tells the story of the main character Sierra. Create the backstory for
one of the other characters in the book such as Robbie, Tia Rosa, Lucera or another character of your
choice and write their story. Be sure to use evidence from the novel to support your writing.
You should incorporate narrative elements to enhance your story. Your fictional narrative should include a
title and be no longer than 650 words. Write your narrative below.
Student Success Criteria
* I can develop a narrative that has a clear beginning, middle, and end.
* I can connect details in an order that conveys a central idea.
* I can use narrative elements (such as dialogue, setting, and imagery) to support my central idea.
* I can compose complete sentences that vary in length.