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Date Completed: _____________

2.11 Authors Toolbox Laying the Groundwork
Reimagine Planning Portfolio

Instructions:
1. Save this file as: FirstInitialLastName-211.docx or FirstInitialLastName-211.rtf
Example: KPerry-211.rtf
Characterization
Instructions: The more clearly you understand the character, the better you will be able to tell the story
from his or her point of view. Answer these questions to guide your writing.
1. Which character have you selected?

2. What do you know about this character?




How do you know?
(Use quotes or information from the text)
Direct or
Indirect?
Physical
Appearance



Data



Feelings



Attitude




3. The protagonist of this story is? How does the character you chose relate to the
protagonist?




Conflict
Instructions: Establishing a clear conflict will help you shape the story. Answer these questions in
complete sentences to guide your writing.
1. What conflict did your selected character face?


2. What TYPE of conflict is this?

3. What CREATED the conflict?


4. WHO is involved in the conflict?


5. How does your character RESPOND to the conflict? If the book does not specifically tell you
how your character reacts to the conflict, use things you observed through characterization to
create a response.



6. What is the OUTCOME of the characters response?




Plot
Instructions: Take time now to plan the course of events in your narrative. The conflict you selected
earlier should be the driving force in your story. Answer these questions in complete sentences.
1. Who is your protagonist?

2. What conflict does the protagonist face?


3. What point of view will you use?


4. How can you use foreshadowing or flashback to add interest to your story?


5. Outline the plot of your narrative using this chart:
Exposition Rising Action Climax Falling Action Resolution