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Planning a narrative
Use the graphic organizer to plan your narrative, following the Hero’s Journey archetype text structure. Think about the setting, what Joby will do, and what will happen during this stage. Make notes in the graphic organizer below by answering the questions.
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Setting Details
Character/Hero Actions
Plot Events
What does morning on the battlefield look, sound, and feel like?
How does Joby feel as the day begins? What does he do, say, or think?
What events happen next? How does the battle start? What happens once it starts?
narrative Writing Prompt
Write a draft of your narrative. Be sure to:
■ Establish the setting (give details that show the time, place, weather, etc.).
■ Describe the hero’s actions and feelings.
■ Develop the story with events that show the hero beginning the adventure.
■ Combine clauses and use sentence length to create pacing and mood in the story.
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