Tension Burst

In this worksheet, students read an intense narrative prompt involving a research center alarm, a mysterious figure, and a sudden crisis unfolding at night. They are instructed to write a fast-paced narrative that shows rising tension, quick decisions, and a strong sense of urgency. This assignment challenges students to apply conflict-driven storytelling techniques, focusing on pacing, suspense, and high-stakes decision making. By expanding the scene, students learn how to convey action through descriptive detail and emotional tone. The open writing space encourages them to craft a complete narrative that demonstrates clarity, tension, and well-developed plot movement.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Narrative Writing: Crafting Tension and Conflict

English Language Arts – Developing Plot Through Rising Action

English Language Arts – Descriptive Language and Sensory Detail

English Language Arts – Writing with Purposeful Pacing

This worksheet is part of our Narrative Writing Prompts collection.