Narrative Writing Intro
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Easy
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Joshua Meadows
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6 Slides • 7 Questions
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Mr. Meadows
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Open Ended
I mean, I'll just ask you. What is a story? Use your own words. Go!
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Open Ended
The Outsiders is a story, right? We are almost done this story. HOW is The Outsiders a story? Don't just say "it's a story."
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Everything is a story, and a story is everything.
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Poll
In what ways do we tell stories to each other? Check all that you agree with.
Books. Movies.
Shows.
Games.
Conversations with other people.
Art on a wall.
Music.
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A picture is worth a thousand words, right?
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Draw
Draw a picture that tells a story.
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Parts of the story! This should be review from years and years of ELA class. Everybody should get the next question correct because you're all perfect students of ELA.
OK.
ELA Stuff.
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Labeling
Label the parts of a story onto this plot map.
Conflict
Exposition
Resolution
Climax
Falling Action
Rising Action
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It's not too bad.
As storytellers in class, we will focus on:
Strong expositions with details.
Interesting conflicts.
Climaxes and resolutions that happen as a result of our conflicts.
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Open Ended
What are some silly story ideas that we could come up with off the top of our heads? Write at least one good one.
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Open Ended
Write a three sentence short story. I want a beginning that makes sense. Setting. Character. I want a conflict. I want a solution to the conflict.
For example: Once upon a time, there lived a magical pretty princess in an ancient castle. The princess was named Mr. Meadows, but she had a problem -- all of her hair was falling out. Because her hair all fell out, she decided to punish herself with the worst possible job on the planet, and she became a middle school teacher.
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Between at least 30 seconds and one minute.
Story must have a beginning, a problem, and an end.
In front of the class.
Volunteers get tickets.
Tell us a story.
Any takers?
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