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Writing Workshop 7 (continued)
Revising by Adding Characterization
8. Determine what additional methods of characterization would be useful to help your reader get to know the characters in your narrative. Use the characterization graphic organizer to think about what you have used and what more you might include.
What the Character Says or Thinks What Others Say about the Character
What the Character Does Descriptions of the Character
10 SpringBoard® Writing Workshop with Grammar Activities Grade 6
Drafting and Refining a Conclusion
9. Reread your narrative and consider how you can express: • The reasons for actions
• The importance or consequence of actions
10. Draft a conclusion that comes to a satisfying closing. Note that a satisfying closing does not necessarily mean a happy ending.
11. Participate in sharing and responding to refine your conclusion. Again, remember the types of feedback that are expected, and be sure to take notes when you receive feedback from your partner.
Reflecting, Revising, and Publishing
12. Look for areas where you could add in personification. Do you describe
an inanimate object or part of nature? Refer to your Language Activity and previous narrative for examples of how to use personification to bring your story to life. Use personification at least twice, and underline or highlight to show where you did.
13. Look for moments when the story shifts in time or scene. Make sure that you use transitions like “later” or “however” to help guide your audience.
Peer Review
14. Use the Revision Checklist on the following page and feedback from your partner to make sure that you have included the essential elements of a narrative, and revise as needed.
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