Component - W.11-12.3.a:
Engage and orient the reader by setting out a problem, situation, or observation and its significance, establishing one or multiple point(s) of view, and introducing a narrator and/or characters; create a smooth progression of experiences or events.

Component - W.11-12.3.b:
Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue, pacing, description, reflection, and multiple plot lines, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.

Component - W.11-12.3.c:
Use a variety of techniques to sequence events so that they build on one another to create a coherent whole and build toward a particular tone and outcome (e.g., a sense of mystery, suspense, growth, or resolution).

Component - W.11-12.3.d:
Use precise words and phrases, telling details, and sensory language to convey a vivid picture of the experiences, events, setting, and/or characters.

Component - W.11-12.3.e:
Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the course of the narrative.

Component - W.11-12.3.f:
Adapt voice, awareness of audience, and use of language to accommodate a variety of cultural contexts.