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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Short Story (in class only): 13 - Read and Two step writing process (story sketching)

In class yesterday, with the substitute teacher, and during class Wednesday:
1. We read the story Thirteen and a Half.
2. We wrote Part A and B in our notebooks, in class only:

Part A:
Choose between one of these options:
a. Write an alternative ending that changes the story and takes it in a different direction.
or
b. Write a scene that takes place AFTER the conclusion of the story

Requirements for Part A:

  • 200 word minimum
  • maintains the tone and voice of the original story
Part B:
Make a list of three items for each item below. Your items should be short sentences.
For the main character - Rachel or Ashley (choose one for this exercise)
  • strengths or positive traits
  • weaknesses or negative traits
  • motivations - reasons why this person does the things she does


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