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Writing Workshop 4 (continued)
ACTIVITY 3
Writing a Short Story with a Partner
WRITING PROMPT: Write a short story that meets the requirements listed in the Learning Targets and the Scoring Guide.
Prewriting
1. Create a web and brainstorm as many twists on the class-constructed story as you can. You may also brainstorm other ideas for short stories.
2. Work with your partner, and take prewriting notes for your shared story.
3. Use the Plot Diagram graphic organizer from Activity 2 to plan the plot of your story. Remember that your main character(s) should face both internal and external conflicts
4. Imagine the setting. Plan how you can add sensory details to make the setting believable. You may want to use a Setting graphic organizer like the one in Activity 2.
5. Use the Characterization graphic organizer to plan and develop each of your characters. Add more spokes to the graphic organizer as needed, and make copies of the graphic organizers for other characters in your story.
14 SpringBoard® Writing Workshop with Grammar Activities Grade 7
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