Story structure, steps and goals

Grade 6 story writing

Story structure:

Introduction – introduce characters, setting, hint at problem

Describe main problem

Two attempts to solve the problem or overcome obstacles

Solution – most exciting part, describe in slow motion

Ending – how does it resolve

Steps to completing story:

1-  Finish rough draft

2-  Edit work

3-  Write a good copy

4-  Illustrate

Goal:  Pause and describe in the significant areas (show not tell using the five senses)

Use specific descriptive vocabulary

Attempt to use figurative language to enhance imagery

Clear sentence structure, spelling, capital letters and punctuation

Write in paragraphs that connect smoothly

Balance of description and dialogue

Ending connects back to the beginning and is unpredictable