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at most 3 pages)
Design Challenge:
Begin by looking at the provided pieces of art from the ancient world and select that appeals
to you. Base you decision purely on the image that you are most drawn to. Study this image.
Think about the feelings it provokes in you and what the artist is trying to say.
Use this piece of art to inspire your narrative story. You have complete creative freedom in
this story, but use the art as an inspiration.
As you begin you narrative essay, consider the point of view you will hold, what feelings you
wish to convey with your words, describe the events that led up to the image and that
followed.
Imagine- Brainstorming
2) Brainstorming
6) Getting started
Story Plan
My
main
character
is
____________,
who _____________.
This
If you can come up with a good opening now,
thats great, but
if you cant, dont
character
worry. Just start writing. You dont need to think of everything all at once! Pick an
Tips
Place a check mark
next to each of the
following elements:
beginning, conflict,
complications, climax,
and resolution.
Identify pronouns (I,
he, or she) that
identify the point of
view. Label the
storys point of view;
then circle any
information not given
from that point of
view.
Underline specific
details about each of
the characters.
Revision Techniques
Add or elaborate on
elements of the plot as
necessary. Delete any
information that ruins the
suspense.
If any sentences are
circled, delete them. If
necessary, add the same
information told from the
narrators point of view.
ar Sh
Point of view
(first or third
person) is
consistent
throughout
story.
Precise words
describe
characters and
setting.
Beginning
clearly
introduces
characters, welldefined setting,
point of view
and conflict.
Beginning
merely names
characters and
hints at setting,
point of view,
and conflict.
Beginning does
not introduce
any of the main
elements.
Several events
build to a
climax, but
earlier events
give away the
climax or lead to
a weak climax.
Plot wanders
and is unclear or
haphazard. No
climax is
apparent.
Point of view is
consistent
throughout the
story.
Beginning
vaguely
introduces
characters,
setting,
characters, point
of view and
conflict.
Most events
build to a
suspenseful
climax, but one
or more events
are not clearly
connected to the
plot.
Point of view is
consistent in
most sections of
the story.
Point of view
shifts
periodically for
no apparent
reason.
Point of view is
inconsistent and
confusing
throughout.
Precise words
always describe
characters and
setting
Precise words
usually describe
characters and
setting.
Precise words
are used only
occasionally to
describe
characters and
setting.
All events
clearly and
effectively build
to a suspenseful
climax.