• Jan. 20, 2008
Writing Workshop Test.
1) Without looking back, name the 5 elements of a good story. 1. an appealing character 2. an intresting setting 3. an intriguing problem 4. exciting events (the plot) 5.A satisfying solution.
2) Choose a book and pick out the 5 elements of the story. (Don't forget to name the book. And you can't use the one you've already done!) Good Luck Ivy! 1. Ivy Ling. 2. China town San fransisco 3. The Gymnastics tournament is the same day as the family reunion 4. She goes to the Gymnastis champion ship 5. She gets to her Grandparents Restaraunt in time for the family reunion
3) OK. I'm going to list some physical and personality traits of a character (I won't say if it's a girl or a boy. That's your decision). You take those traits and turn them into a nicely written paragraph (a character sketch). You decide if it's a hero or bad guy. Name the character and give him/her some life! Don't just put the traits in a long, boring sentence.
Physical: hazel eyes; thin lips and sparkling teeth; ears stick out a little bit; short, curly red hair that sticks up all over the place; sunburns easily.
Personality: loyal; patient with friends, but unforgiving with enemies; truthful most of the time but afraid of getting in trouble so an occasional lie slips out; insecure and wants friends; talks too much; very creative.
Jason Cartwright is Loyal to his Friends but He Always ends up in Trouble! He has Hazel colored eyes and is short. He loves Reading and Writing and he hopes to get his Stories Published. his Curly red hair Ends up all over the Place and his cat Sometimes makes a Nest on his Head! He is loyal and Paitent with is Friends but is Unforgiving with enemies. He can be very Truthful but sometimes he is afraid of getting in trouble and lies. He Talks a little too much and is Very Creative.
4) Now I'm going to write some little scenes and you have to guess what feeling my character is showing. You may use your chart of character feelings if you need to. I'll be taking all my examples from that chart. Good luck!
Character:Andrew Feeling:Shocked
4A) When Andrew opened the door, his mouth dropped open. His eyes opened wide and he gasped. What in the world? he thought. A spider the size of his hand skittered toward him. Andrew jumped back and clapped a hand over his mouth.
Character:Sarah Feeling:Tired/Bored
4B) Not another one, Sarah said to herself as the teacher passed out the test. It's so easy. She yawned and propped her head in her hand. Why can't he give me a test that challenges me? Sarah rubbed her eyes and slouched. With a sigh, she picked up her pencil and began scribbling in her answers.
Character:Tina Feeling:Excited
4C) Tina's heart pounded against the inside of her chest as she balanced on the edge of the cliff. Eyes wide, she glanced down at the turquoise water 40 feet below. Her whole body trembled. Her breath came in small gasps. I can do this! she told herself. Hands shaking, she closed her eyes, plugged her nose, and leaped from the cliff.
"Jane!" Cried Tommy as his Sister Scrambled to the Window to get a peek. "Wow Tommy i can see why you called me over here!" Said Jane. The Bright Moon shone in the Darkness. But that was not what they were looking at There was a Strange Man sitting on a Chesnut Colored Horse. The Horse Reared back and charged at the children who were a little ways from the front porch. "Run Tommy Run!" Cried Jane. Tommy just Stood There. " You Little Brats!" Cried the Strange man. "You Spooked my Horse!" Jane Stood Frozen with Fear as the Man did not try and calm down his horse. Just then as Quick as Lightning something rushed in front of the horse and grabbed Tommy. "TOMMY!!!!!!" Cried Jane For she did not see. "What?"
Comments
• Jan. 21, 2008
Test Time
Posted by skmarlow
You earn an "Excellent" on this test, Abby. I found no mistakes in your answers, and your character sketch of Jason Cartwright makes him seem like a real person. Nice job.
I like how you took the picture and turned it into a scene, while at the same time describing it. That was unique. You have real potential to go far with your writing.
On a new note: I think you should ask Amy to do something with your template, as I couldn't read your answers very well. Up at the top, the words were hidden behind the right sidebar, and nearer the bottom, they ran over into the right sidebar. Perhaps your Bible graphic is messing things up. Maybe Amy can shrink it to "fit" in the sidebar better. It is a real distraction (the very skinny middle spacing) when I'm trying to read your work.
