- First, you'll complete the 5 W worksheet. This will help you to brainstorm the who, what, when, where and why of your story.
- While brainstorming make sure your story: -is not silly (no aliens, fire balls, man eating animals, zombies etc...) -is realistic (as realist as you can make it based on personal experience or priop knowledge -has original characters (with realistic names, ages, appearances and personality traits)
- Next, locate the packet at each table (there is one for everyone and they you should NOT write on them.
- On a piece of loose leaf, respond to the prompts (1-12) in the packet referring to your 5 W worksheet to help move your story along
ELA Writing Calendar
10.23.2012
First Suspense Story (small)
Today we will begin the process of our first small suspense story.