2) What are the Elements of a Terrific Story? Group task. Put ideas on the board.
3) Stay in groups. Share the setting you brainstormed last night. Discuss. Each group will be asked to share the best one and explain why it's intriguing. Las minute changes? Grab a giant sheet of paper and staple this to it.
4) Sticky Note Characters - everyone must now develop a quick sketch of a character of their own invention. Include name, age, height, weight, hair style, eye colour, skin complexion, facial features, build, mannerisms, back story. (After activity sticky note goes on your sheet).
5) Three random words from a dictionary - drum roll please... write three words down in bold.
6) Draw a Point of View and a Conflict. Tape these on your sheet.
7) Now you have all the pieces to begin writing a story. Brainstorm on your working sheet. Begin writing... no suggested word length.
8) Have your rough draft ready for tomorrow."It takes a certain amount of nerve to be a writer." Margaret Atwood
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