Narrative Writing: Dialogue in a Dystopian Future

English
Grade 6
9 questions
~18 mins
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A worksheet focusing on using dialogue effectively within narrative writing, set in a dystopian future context, designed for Grade 6 students.

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Narrative Writing: Dialogue in a Dystopian Future

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Grade Grade 6
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Introduction to Dialogue in Narrative Writing

The city was shrouded in a thick, gray fog. Clara stepped cautiously through the abandoned streets, her voice barely audible as she whispered into her communicator. 'Are you there? Do you see the patrols?' A faint crackle responded, 'Yes, but we need to move quickly.'
1.
What is the purpose of the dialogue in this excerpt?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify the type of dialogue punctuation used in the excerpt.
[2 marks]
B

Analyzing Dialogue Techniques

Read the following dialogue between two characters in a dystopian scenario and answer the questions.
1.
What technique is used to distinguish between the two speakers?
[2 marks]
2.
Explain how the dialogue reveals the tension in the scene.
[4 marks]
C

Creative Writing Prompt

Imagine you are a survivor in a dystopian future. Write a short dialogue between two characters planning their next move. Include at least two spoken lines for each character, and incorporate setting details.
1.
Write a dialogue between your two characters. Make sure to include setting details and character emotions.
[10 marks]
2.
Checklist for your dialogue: - Include quotation marks. - Use dialogue tags. - Show character emotions. - Incorporate setting details. - Make the conversation realistic and engaging.
[4 marks]
D

Dialogue Editing Exercise

Read the following unpunctuated dialogue and rewrite it correctly with proper punctuation and tags.
1.
Rewrite the dialogue with correct punctuation and dialogue tags.
[4 marks]
E

Understanding Character Voice

Read the following dialogue excerpt from a dystopian story and answer the questions.
1.
How does the dialogue reflect the characters' urgency?
[2 marks]
2.
Describe how dialogue can reveal a character's personality or state of mind.
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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