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Writing Workshop 4 (continued)
Planning the Setting
2. Close your eyes and visualize the place where Margie has magically appeared. What does it look like? What time of day or what time of year is it? Think about ways in which the setting may appeal to the senses. In a class discussion, share your responses to the questions below.
What does Margie see? (Include colors, objects, activities, etc.)
What sounds does she hear?
What textures does she feel? What scents or odors does she
smell?
What might she taste in this setting?
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Planning Point of View
3. Based on what you know about Margie, how would she respond to this new place? Using notebook paper, jot down some of her observations and responses, using third-person limited point of view. Remember that in your story, you will use Margie’s name and the pronouns she and her.
Planning Characters and Dialogue
4. Think of a character Margie would encounter during her visit. Describe this character.
Answers will vary.
5. With your class, write and role play dialogue that moves the plot forward. Aim for a minimum of five sentences of dialogue in your story.
Drafting
6. Revisit the class list of possible events in this story. Refine the rising action, climax, and resolution.
7. Write a first draft of your class-constructed story. Use your notes and your graphic organizers to guide your writing. Be sure to include two parentheticals to add information and two parentheticals in dialogue to show who is speaking.
8 SpringBoard® Writing Workshop with Grammar Activities Grade 6
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