| Story Part | My Plan |
|---|---|
| Main Character (Who?) | |
| Character Trait (What are they like?) | |
| Setting (Where and when?) | |
| Problem (What goes wrong?) | |
| Events (What happens next?) | |
| Solution (How is it fixed?) | |
| Ending (How does the character feel?) |
Action: Start with something exciting happening.
Example: "A sudden gust knocked every book off the library cart!"
Dialogue: Start with a character speaking.
Example: ""Someone's coming — hide!" hissed my cousin."
Question: Start by asking the reader a question.
Example: "Have you ever followed a trail of footprints that just stopped?"
| Checklist Item | ✓ |
|---|---|
| My story has a strong beginning that hooks the reader. | |
| I introduced a character and setting. | |
| There is a clear problem. | |
| Events happen in order (beginning → middle → end). | |
| The problem gets solved. | |
| I used descriptive words. |
Organization: Does my writing have a clear beginning, middle, and end? ☐ Yes ☐ Not yet
Development: Did I include details or examples to support my ideas? ☐ Yes ☐ Not yet
Conventions: Did I check my spelling, capitals, and punctuation? ☐ Yes ☐ Not yet
One thing I want to improve:
Prompt: Write about a goal you have for someone who helped you.