The Assignment
For
this assignment, you will be creating your own short story. Use the elements of story writing that you have learned in school so far. The goal is to work towards creating a story
that includes these elements, and also takes into account all of the challenges
that are a part of writing good fiction. You may choose any genre you would like for this assignment.
Choose an online tool to help you! Everyone must choose one!
Story map
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/storymap/
Plot Diagram
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/plot-diagram/
Circle Plot Diagram
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/circle-plot-diagram-30026.html
In
crafting your story, keep the following in mind:
- Choose a
theme/conflict as the basis for your story.
- Use indirect
characterization (description of character’s appearance, actions,
thoughts, words, and other character’s reactions to them) to bring your
characters to “life.”
- Think carefully about
your lead and your conclusion-your lead should draw the reader into the
story (narrative hook), and your conclusion should provide some sort of
resolution.
- Try using thoughts
and descriptive pictures (imagery) to make your story and characters
believable.
Reminders
As
you write and revise your story, keep the following tips in mind:
- Give enough
information so the reader can actually picture the story events and
characters.
- Give details that are
specific and relevant.
- Consider word choice
and sentence structure carefully.
- Correct any
grammatical and spelling errors.
Practical Considerations
Be
sure to following all guidelines set forth in class. Remember:
- Your story must be a
minimum of two typed pages and no more than four.
- Use Times New Roman,
size 12 font for everything, including the title. Double space your story.
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