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Organization

Organization. "Work extra hard on the beginning of your story so it snares readers instantly. And know how you're going to end your story before you start writing; without a sense of direction, you can get lost in the middle." ~Joan Lowery Nixon.

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Organization

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  1. Organization "Work extra hard on the beginning of your story so it snares readers instantly. And know how you're going to end your story before you start writing; without a sense of direction, you can get lost in the middle." ~Joan Lowery Nixon "There must be something to think about at the end." ~Chris Van Allsburg

  2. KEY QUESTION: • Does the organizational structure enhance the theme and make it easier to understand? • KEY SCORING POINTS: • Strong writing enhances and showcases the central idea or theme of the paper; includes a satisfying introduction and conclusion • Developing writing is strong enough to move the reader through the text without too much confusion.' • Beginning writing lacks a clear sense of direction. 5 3 1

  3. Introductions & Conclusions First and last impressions are a part of life and they are even more important in writing. That is why a strong, effective intro and conclusion is essential in your writing -- any type of writing – a simple essay, a narrative, research, a letter –- you name it! In fact, the introduction and conclusion is as important as the body of the paper. The Introduction is what will make the reader keep reading. The conclusion is what will stick in the readers mind. So . . . Learning to write effective introductions and conclusions is VERY important.

  4. Introduction/Lead • Show, don’t tell! • An introduction introduces the topic of the essay. • A good introduction will consider what the reader already knows and what they need to know. • Another function of the introduction is to capture the reader’s attention – It is important to grab the reader’s attention as soon as possible. • The first sentence (hook) should be as powerful as possible.

  5. DO NOT START WITH A QUESTION! Anecdote Announcement Bold/startling Statement Paint a picture – visualization Opinion Definition Quote Personal Experience Figurative Language Dialogue Facts – particularly startling facts Flashback Start in the middle of the action Types of Introductions

  6. The Conclusion • Excellent Endings How often have you seen a strong story lose punch and promise because the writer did not know how to finish? The story either ends abruptly at the bottom of the page, stumbles on after the climactic event, or peters out in a tangent.

  7. Types of Conclusions • Envelope – End where you began or use element from introduction in the conclusion • Question • Strong Statement • Call to Action – What do you want your reader to do • Summary – Tie up loose ends and/or restate thesis • Personal Comment • Beginning or hint of story to come • Quote • Open Conclusion – leave conclusion up to the reader

  8. Titles Consider the title as your story's first impression. You can do a lot with a title to set the scene, intrigue the reader, and create anticipation. On the other hand , not having an appropriate title usually means a lack of structure, while a misspelled or improperly capitalized title tells the critical reader to expect many convention errors. The working title:This is a temporary fix, just a way of identifying the story while the student works on his/her ideas. This allows some breathing room and time to think of a better title (which will no doubt come to mind once you explain how titles work). Examples: My Vacation, The Accident, My Dog etc.

  9. The evolved working title:You have convinced the writer to add descriptive or showing detail to their original idea. My Terrifying and Insane Vacation, The Accident That Changed Everything, My Dog Pete, the Hairless Chihuahua. A title taken from the story itself:Look for an essential idea or line in the story that will serve as a title. Be sure to "keep a little mystery'" about the dramatic elements in the story. In other words if the dramatic highlight of the story is a broken leg, avoid calling your story, The Broken Leg. The short and punchy title:Death Trip, Screaming Dogs, After Midnight.

  10. The long and ornate title:The Strange and Terrible Saga of Pete the Hairless Chihuahua; After Midnight, Strange Steps on the Stairs, or....What's the Number for 911? Titles that go over the top, that break the standard short and unimaginative mold, or that hint at the writer's Voice and sense of humor will stand out from the crowd.

  11. SAMPLE TITLES People The Accident My Future War Story Space Ghosts The Human Zoo Buried Alive Great Expectations The Sun Also Rises Rocket From Infinity Haunted Summer The Dog bite Jake's Leg Rodeo Our First Win Bat in the Camper The Old Lady and the Mogul Why Now? The Monster in My Closet When I Slipped in the Store Wherever You Go Emily (You'll Always Have your Friends) He Should Have Died Why Me? Boiling Water

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