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SRP Opening Scene Ideas

SRP Opening Scene Ideas. The way we begin stories can determine how far our readers will want to go. If an opening scene is boring, we may lose our reader’s interest immediately; whereas, if our opening scene is exciting or touching, or beautiful, our reader will be captivated immediately.

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SRP Opening Scene Ideas

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  1. SRP Opening Scene Ideas

  2. The way we begin stories can determine how far our readers will want to go. If an opening scene is boring, we may lose our reader’s interest immediately; whereas, if our opening scene is exciting or touching, or beautiful, our reader will be captivated immediately. • Your goal is to write a captivating opening scene for your Saturation Research Paper.

  3. The next few slides will show you some ideas for the opening scene.

  4. Idea 1- Dialogue • “Anne Boleyn, you are sentenced to an execution on charges of adultery and to be beheaded on May 19, 1536,” the judge roared to the court, like a lion to his pride (Schlesinger 38).

  5. “Oh, there it goes again!” • “I hear it.” • “But this is the third time, Mr. Frank. What do you think is going on? Maybe we should answer it.” • “No! Are you crazy? That’s what they want; it’s a trick.” • “I wasn’t speaking to you Van Daan! Mr. Frank, something is very wrong; Miep hasn’t been here for three days, no one has come to work today, and now the telephone!”… • The fear has gotten worse lately. It seemed in the spring that the war would soon be over. But time, which seemed to be our friend, is now our enemy. The longer we wait, the more we suspect that things are not going well for the Allies. I’ve begun to write in this journal because I see how Anne’s diary helps her get through times when all seems lost. It’s funny what parents learn from their children. Oh, no. There goes the ringing again!

  6. Idea 2- Description of Setting It was early December in 1955 (MacDonald 1). In the dark cool air, I was trembling like an earthquake. While waiting at the bus stop, I saw the light blue bus heading my way. The headlights were bright like a powerful sun blinding me. When the bus stopped, I stepped onto the slippery stair as if it was any other evening. The bus was slightly warmer than outside, with barely any people on it. I took a seat in the front of the black’s section. As I plopped down on the cold hard seat, the bus headed towards the next stop in Montgomery, Alabama (Alder 15).

  7. Idea 3- Action Through premonitions I know there will be soon be much blood shed. I begin to lead my army to where our enemy awaits. I feel the tension that surrounds us like a tightly wrapped blanket. In our hearts we know today, May 8, 1492, could be the last day for any one of us (Infoplease). The territory of Orleans, France, was depending on this battle against the English (World Book Online). Crows caw above our heads breaking the still silence. The stench of sweat and dirt fills the air, and I feel the pressure resting on my shoulders. It is my duty to lead my troops to victory.

  8. Things to Remember: • Use showing, not telling. Use descriptive writing that includes the five senses, similes, and metaphors • You are the historical figure in this project. Therefore, your opening scene should be written in first person---that means you should use the pronoun “I”. However, some students will opt for the third person point of view.

  9. Rather than using this telling sentence… Harriet Tubman was determined to gain her freedom.

  10. …use a showing one. I slipped out of the cabin into the shelter of darkness, my teeth clamped so tightly in my jaws; they set my ears to ringing. The whisper-like sound of the wind sweeping through the branches of the cypresses stirred my nerves, but my mind refused to hear the echoes of fear which rattled the nerves shook loose in my body…I could feel my desire for freedom stronger than ever now, for I knew that each step forward meant one step closer to that great Promise Land in the North. Couldn’t stop now…I could almost feel my hand pushing open Freedom’s gate…

  11. Notice how the showing example brings the opening scene to life. • Remember, use sensory description, similes, metaphors, and dialogue .

  12. Now, look at the first box of your Storyboard. What did you draw? • How can you bring that picture to life? Description of setting, dialogue, and/or action are great ways to start your SRP

  13. Next, look at your plot map. Are there specific names of characters, the name of the place, or the time that you would like to include in this opening scene? • If so, when you write those sentences in your SRP, make sure to cite the fact with the last name of the author and page number at the end of the sentence in parenthesis (Oliphant 5).

  14. Remember, there is no certain number of paragraphs for this assignment; it is not an essay.

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