brainstorm+short+story


 * Short Story Unit Final Assessment- Writing a Short Story**
 * English I and Honors English I Mid-Point Progress Check**
 * Mrs. Anderson**

//In this section, identify your protagonist and antagonist. Provide details specific to your characters and their development in the story. Every good author knows his/her characters inside and out. Use the following ideas to guide you in development://
 * Character Sketches:**

First and Last Name: John Acridge Age: 19 Physical appearance: Chubby hair color:brown eye color: blue height: 6 foot 2 inches description of clothing: Sagging pants and big polo shirts with high top nike Problem: Dosent want Funeral guy to bury his mom Personality (circle one from each line): introvert extrovert kind-hearted xx bitter forgiving xx holds a grudge outspoken xx reserved Thoughts character has about his/her situation: 1. Angry 2. Why him? 3. I know my mom is alive. Quotes from your character (what your character would say- tag lines, sayings, things that reveal his/her personality): 1. “How the Fu** can you charge me 3 bucks for a pack of gum.” 2. “ I cant belive she stole my pizza in second grade!”
 * Antagonist:**

First and Last Name: Rodney Johnson Age: 47 Physical appearance: Skinny with glasses hair color: brown and grey eye color: green height: 5 foot 8 inches description of clothing: suits Problem: John dosent want to accept is mom was murdered Personality (circle one from each line): introvert extrovert xx kind-hearted bitter xx forgiving holds a grudge outspoken reserved Thoughts character has about his/her situation: 1. nice 2. genorous 3. Very angry inside Quotes from your character (what your character would say- tag lines, sayings, things that reveal his/her personality): 1.” I’m sorry to hear about your loss” 2. “I’m sure you will have a great time if you move here.”
 * Protagonist:**

//In this section, develop your setting. Good authors “paint the picture” of the setting by providing background information, details, and connections to familiar environments for his/her audience. Close your eyes and imagine the setting of your story. Short stories generally have one, maybe two, settings. Imagine as specifically as you can what your setting would look like. Record your thoughts below.//
 * Setting Development:**


 * Physical Appearance of the Setting:**
 * Very wet and sad. It is during a very wet week and it is unseasonably cold in the low 70’s**


 * Figurative Language to describe setting to your readers:**
 * Feels as cold as the snow in Alaska**
 * Wet as the altanic ocean**


 * Where does your story take place (city, state, location)?**
 * Miami Florida**


 * What time of day?**


 * During which year? 2004**


 * Which season? Summer**


 * What is society like in the setting of your text?**
 * The economy is just starting to go bad.**

//In this section, complete a plot map for your story. Use the previous two pages to guide your thoughts and ideas. Not all material from your planning needs to or even should be used within your final story. They are just guiding concepts to help you move toward successful writing.//
 * Plot Map:**

//Keep in mind that short stories have:// ¥ //1-3 characters// ¥ //1-2 settings// ¥ //One MAJOR conflict (problem)// ¥ //One climax// ¥ //Dialogue// ¥ //A clear resolution//


 * Exposition:**

Characters: John, Rodney, Vanesa, Bones Setting: Miami, Florida in June Mood: Wet and Suspensful Theme(s): ­­­­­


 * Rising Action:**

Conflict (problem): John dosent belive his mom is dead

Type of conflict: Man vs Man


 * Climax:**
 * John hits rodney**


 * Falling Action:**
 * The mom is getting buried**


 * Resolution:**


 * The mom is alive.**