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“I want to ask you something,” said Carlos nervously. I read and read and then read some more.
No one ever asked if I wanted to play not that I care. David I wanted to tell you that never mind.
As you write your short stories, be sure to use punctuation to show where there is a pause or break. Use this strategy at least twice in each story. Highlight or circle instances where you do so.
Revising Punctuation to Indicate Pauses or Breaks
11 Look over the story and make sure that the story contains correct punctuation (i.e., a comma, dash, or ellipsis) to indicate a break in tone or a pause made by the narrator. There should be at least two occasions where you do this.
Editing
12. Use the model short story, “Priscilla and the Wimps,” your list of the elements of a good story, and the Scoring Guide to make sure that the final draft of your class-constructed story meets the requirements of the Learning Targets.
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
Generating Content
1. On separate paper, create a web and brainstorm as many twists on the class- created story as you can. You may also brainstorm other ideas for short stories that you may have.
2. Work with your partner, and take prewriting notes for your shared story.
Planning the Plot
3. Use a Plot Diagram like the one in previous activities to plan the plot of your story. Remember that your main character(s) should face both internal and external conflicts.
Planning the Setting
4. Visualize the setting. Using a graphic similar to the one you used in the class constructed short story plan how you can add sensory details to make the setting believable.
Writing Workshop 4 • Narrative Writing: Short Story 11
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