Structure
What is the climax in a story?
The main problem or most intense part of the story.
What type of hook is this:
Looking around at the sea, I couldn't picture anything more peaceful.
Setting
What are the main components of a setting.
The place, the time, the environment (when and where)
my friends and me went to the store to buy some snacks.
My friends and I went to the store to buy some snacks.
I walked to the park after school and met my friends there.
First person
What do we call the part of the story that explain the when and where.
Exposition or Setting
What type of hook is this:
I held my breath and the door shut, louder than I was hoping, I have to get out fast in case anyone heard.
Action
What are the five senses we use to tell the reader what it looks like.
Sight, sound, smell, touch, taste
The dog barked loudly it was scared of the thunder
The dog barked loudly because it was scared of the thunder.
You should always check your work before handing it in.
Second person
What is a resolution?
The ending of the story. The conflict is resolved.
What type of hook is this:
Almost everything you know about saving time, is making you busier.
Intriguing Thought
What is one strategy we can use to write an effective setting.
Show Don't Tell, Use the Five Senses, Set the Mood, Connect to the Character
Sarah ran quikly down the hallway because she was late for class.
Sarah ran quickly down the hallway because she was late for class.
She opened the door and saw a mysterious package on the porch.
Third person
Where in the story should you give the majority of the details leading to the climax?
Rising Action
What type of hook is this:
"You have exactly five minutes to decide," she said, flipping the sand timer.
Dialogue
Which sense is this using?
The lake sparkled as the sun rose, shining over it, the waves slowly lapping over the sand on the beach.
Sight
i really liked the movie because it had a exciting story and interesting characters.
I really liked the movie because it had an exciting story and interesting characters.
We decided to build a fort in the backyard.
First person
What part of the story happens after the climax. Describe it.
Falling Action.
All of these events are after the climax, leading the characters towards the resolution.
What are the four types of hooks?
Setting, Dialogue, Action, Intriguing Thoughts
Which sense is this sentence using?
The cool breeze blew over my face, washing my worries away.
Touch
They're going to the park tomorrow if the weather is nice.
They watched the soccer game from the stands.
Third person