Write a short fictional story. It can be anywhere from one to two pages in length. It may NOT be
shorter than one page. Break your story into paragraphs where necessary. Complete this
pre-writing page to help you brainstorm before you begin writing the rough draft of your story.
Remember that this can be about anything you like as long as it contains all of the elements of
fiction (refer to the attached notes page).
For each of the following questions, answer with what you are planning to write about. Complete
sentences are not necessary.
Main Character:
Minor Characters:
Setting:
Conflict:
Resolution:
Theme:
***Remember that often times the theme can be understood through the changing of the main
character from the beginning of the story to the end. What did he or she learn, how did he or she
change,
etc