Today students wrote the paragraph which corresponded with their "emotional arc." This focused on taking a pivotal moment in the story (written last Thurs.) and drawing it out to show emotion and action. Most likely, these were the moments leading up to a powerful point in your story. If you didn't finish in class, please finish at home.
Also, I introduced meaningful endings. Students analyzed the ending description on their narrative checklist, and then I read examples from novels of (what I thought) were meaningful endings. Try doing this at home: look at the last paragraph of books you have read and borrow the technique the author uses. Students decided the ending has to relate to the meaning of their story, should have inner thoughts, and should be reflective. The only "new" detail to add would be a new realization or insight.
H/W:
- Finish the paragraph that goes with your emotional arc. Write the ending to your narrative, making sure you are looking at the checklist. Period 3- the ending may be difficult for you to write. I can review this with you tomorrow.
- Come in tomorrow with your story that you took through the writing process. You can add an emotional arc and ending to it tomorrow (or tonight, if you have time)
- Keep reading your novel!
Thanks, and see you tomorrow!
