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Writing

Help young writers write a narrative with these minilessons

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Start With the End In Mind

Creative Writing
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START WITH THE PROBLEM

WHAT IS YOUR CHARACTER'S WORST FEAR?
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3.

HOW

DOES THE SETTING EFFECT THE PROBLEM?
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4.

BUILD SUSPENSE

TO HOOK YOUR READER
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DRAW PICTURES

IN THE READER'S MIND THROUGH WORD CHOICE
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SLOW DOWN TIME

USE SHORTER SENTENCES
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HOW

HOW WILL THE CHARACTER SOLVE THE PROBLEM?
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THINK

WHAT DOES YOUR CHARACTER THINK?
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SAY

WHAT DOES YOUR CHARACTER SAY TO OTHERS?
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ACT

HOW DOES YOUR CHARACTER ACT OR MOVE TO SHOW HOW SHE OR HE FEELS?
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FOCUS

BY HIGHLIGHTING DETAILS THAT BRING OUT THE CHARACTER'S PERSONALITY
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HOW

DO OTHER CHARACTERS RESPOND TO THE MAIN CHARACTER?
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CONFLICT

HOW DOES THE PROBLEM CHANGE YOUR CHARACTER?
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