A “How to” GuideMolinelli/Vitti

English IV

Identify your experience (use mantra exercises to guide you)

Why is this experience meaningful for you?

Identify plot pieces

Rework your story until it is so clear that the reader feels that he/she was actually there

Characters/Conflict/Situation

Universal Theme- How can all people relate?

Moral- What did you (and the reader) learn?

1st person point of view (use “I”)

Include sensory details

Plot structure-Exposition-Rising Action-Climax-Falling Action-Resolution

Exposition- How did the story start?

Rising Action- What happened before the big moment?

Climax- The big moment!

Falling Action- What happened after the big moment?

Resolution- What did you learn? How did the story end?

Do not rush!

Use descriptive language!

Make the reader feel like he/she was there!

Write using your own voice