We have reached the exciting time of the year to compose our very own story. If you are struggling for short story inspiration, look to the 8 Point Story Arc
GUIDELINES:
__Your story must be a minimum of 2
pages and a maximum of 5 pages.
__The assignment must be typed using size 12 font and double spaced.
__The assignment must be typed using size 12 font and double spaced.
__Your story must have ONLY one
main character
__Your story must have a minimum
of ONE and a maximum of 3 supporting characters
__Your story must include effective
dialogue
__Your story must clearly include
at least one type of conflict
__Your story must make clear use
of one of the following techniques: flashback, foreshadowing, suspense,
symbolism or irony
Your short story (first draft) is Due Monday, January 27 and we will be editing a final draft afterwards. Please share it on google drive with me (pekelba@educbe.ca) or hand in hard copy in brown box on class desk.
Your short story (first draft) is Due Monday, January 27 and we will be editing a final draft afterwards. Please share it on google drive with me (pekelba@educbe.ca) or hand in hard copy in brown box on class desk.
The video below explains the 8 point story arc in detail:
