Short Story Chain

Today we will write a class story.  Everyone will have the chance to write every part of the dramatic arc.  I will give you a STORY TITLE and you will create the story using your imaginations.

Status Quo (5 minutes). Have every student write an introduction in the first five minutes.

      Switch and Read (2 minutes) Switch papers and read what has developed so far.

Add detailed descriptions of setting, character, or situation

      Switch and Read (2 minutes).

First Conflict and rising action (5 minutes). Have every student add on to the story in front of them, being sure to create conflict/action.

       Switch and Read (2 minutes).

Crisis and Climax (5 minutes).

      Switch and Read (2 minutes).

Falling Action and Resolution (5 minutes).

NOW LET'S READ YOUR FABULOUS STORIES.