Time to start the short story! Here's the requirements again:
- A creative title
- A complete plot (exposition to resolution)
- Conflict (internal or external or both)
- At least two characters (must have a protagonist)
- Foreshadowing
- Dialogue (make sure to use proper format)
- Sensory detail and imagery
- 2 examples of figurative language—simile, metaphor, personification, etc.
- Character development (using both direct and indirect characterization)
- 8-10 pages in length. Go over 13, and I’ll hurt you. Less than 8 isn’t sufficient for development.
- Times New Roman font, double spaced, 12 point font.
- Will turn in paper copy when finished.
Due dates:
- Friday, March 6-- 3 pages turned in; share with Higgins BEFORE class
- Thursday, March 10-6 pages turned in; share with Higgins BEFORE class
- Tuesday, March 15--Rough draft due at end
- Wednesday, March 16/Thursday, March 17-- Peer editing
- Friday, March 18-- FINAL SHORT STORY DUE. NO LATE STORIES ACCEPTED. If you are leaving early for spring break, MUST turn in ahead of time.
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