A Surprising Outcome

• ​Begin with a Flashback or Climax

• ​Set the scene: Who, What, When, Where

• ​Have a lead-in to raise interest

• ​Remember to show, not tell

​What does this picture show?

​What is happening to this man?

​Where is he?

​Why does he look so puzzled?

​What is he holding?

​What is the unexpected outcome of his activity?

​What is the situation?

​Why did it happen?

​Did the outcome change?

​Why did it change?

​Why was it a surprise?

• ​What is this situation?

• ​How did you feel about it?

• ​What had led to it?

• ​What was the outcome?

• ​Why was it surprising?

• ​Connect with the topic

• ​Be consistent