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Topic:

Generating Ideas:

Who? List and describe the characters involved in the narrative you are creating.
Character Name: How would you describe this character?
Why?
Physical Appearance

Feelings

Attitude

Character Name: How would you describe this character?
Why?
Physical Appearance

Feelings

Attitude

Character Name: How would you describe this character?
Why?
Physical Appearance

Feelings

Attitude

What? Conflict
Characters
Conflict Experienced
How do they respond?

Where?
Write some words or phrases that will help you describe the setting of your story. Where do the events take place? What does it look like there? What does it feel like there?
Organization

When?
Plan the course of events in your narrative.
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution

Voice

How?
Think of the overall effect you would like your narrative to have on the reader. How will you create that effect? Brainstorm ways to establish voice.
Point of View: Tone—What is the attitude of your story?
Pace—How fast is your story going to move?
Words to describe the tone:

How will you communicate that tone?

How do you want readers to feel after they read your story?

What pace fits your narrative:

Why?

How will you create that pace?

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