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Writing Fiction for Upper Elementary Age Students - Semester 2

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Format of this course
The basics of a story - Want, Opponent, Conflicts
Meaning and Purpose
Activity: Create a character with a want, an opponent, and conflicts
Write a short story using your character, want, opponent and conflicts
Mark optional lessons complete

Why use a sidekick
Some example sidekicks
How to develop a sidekick
Using a sidekick in the rest of your stories

The difference between showing and telling
Read a story that provides showing and telling
Using action to show emotion
Showing to avoid information dumps
Using Metaphors and Similes
Write a story that tells information
Rewrite your story and show instead of tell

The significance of time and place
Read a short story using an interesting setting
Creating a mood with your setting
Use sensory details
Write a short story in an interesting place

Understanding pacing in a story
Read a short story with good pacing
How to build tension
Write a story with tension and resolution

The importance of a strong beginning and ending
Revising your beginning
Crafting Satisfying Endings
Write a story of your choice with a good beginning and ending, including proofreading

Why adding the unexpected can help your story
Examples of unexpected events in stories

Proofreading and correcting
Most used grammar and punctuation rules
Punctuation for dialogue

How to make a silly story
Activity: Create silly story ideas
Write a silly story

Revise and improve your favorite stories
Put your favorite stories together as a collection
Mark optional lessons complete
(Optional) Print your stories
Share your stories with family and friends

The difference between showing and telling

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