Why Write?
True or false: when writing, it is best not to have a goal in mind.
False! Always start with a goal in mind.
A setting is...
Where & when a story takes place.
Anytime someone asks you to write, they are giving you a ______.
Prompt
True or False: When responding to a prompt, we can use the 1+3+1 method.
True!
What are some thing you can do to express ideas in writing more clearly?
Use examples and be repetitive.
The main "good guy" in a story is called a...
Protagonist
Some prompts are f_______, and some are in________.
Formal; informal
What does the first "1" refer to in the 1+3+1 method?
The introduction paragraph
Which allows you to communicate more clearly: writing or drawing?
Writing! There is less ambiguity, but both are forms of communication.
What are the five stops on story mountain?
Introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution
What two things do you need to analyze in a formal prompt?
1) Main point & 2) Supporting evidence
What does the "3" refer to in the 1+3+1 method?
Three supporting paragraphs
Why do people write?
Express yourself and clear communication!
What are the four parts to planning a story?
Setting, characters, problem, and solution
The "main point" is also called a...
Thesis!
What does the last "1" refer to in the 1+3+1 method?
The conclusion paragraph