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TEKS ELA Standard: 6.7.C
analyze plot elements, including rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, and non-linear elements such as flashback
absolutely thrilling suspense
Change A Story’s Genre
What if we rewrote a story’s climax into a totally different genre?
Emoji Stories 🛥️
Five emoji. One story. Where will your imagination take you?
Romeo and Juliet Summary
Romeo and Juliet in just about five minutes.
“Much Ado About Nothing” Summary
Shakespeare’s Much Ado summarized in just five minutes!
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Nothing could possibly go wrong with a love potion on the loose!
Better Stories Part 5: Plot Structure
Ever read a student’s story that was just event after event after event and then a very sudden ending? They lack an understanding of a plot’s structure. With the help of Finding Nemo, I break down how to set up a well-structured plot.
Better Stories Part 2: Types of Conflict
If your students’ stories are packed with endless ninja fights or arguments between frenemies, it’s time to expose them to a wider range of conflicts.