Essay 4: EXTEND THE STORY

 If you could extend the story, what would happen? Write a one-page continuation of the story, using the same characters and format.

 

Step 1 Make a Plan

Answer the following questions first.

SETTING

• What is the setting at the end of the story?

• What setting will I want for my continuation of the story?

 

CHARACTERS

• Who are the characters in the story at the end?

• Who are the characters I might want in my extended ending?

 

PLOT

• What is happening at the end of the story?

• What events can I add to the ending/plot?

 

DIALOGUE

• Which characters are speaking towards the end of the story?

• Which characters will speak in my extended ending?

 

STEP 2: Write your One-Page Story Extension. Follow this Checklist

• Be sure to write in a format like the author’s writing style.

• Use the ideas on the organizer to help brainstorm. Re-read the last few paragraphs of the actual story to get set to start writing.

• Be sure to indent every time a different character starts speaking (for dialogue).

• Proofread the work and make changes to fix any problem spots.