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课件网) Writing a short story about wisdom Warm-up Think and share What makes a good story a good story an interesting setting an exciting plot memorable characters vivid descriptions Writing a short story about wisdom Pre-writing: Example After the war, one of the Greek soldiers in the Trojan Horse wrote a story about his experience. Read the story and see how he organized his story. Story setting plot characters descriptions When and where did the story take place Why did it happen Who were the characters What were they like and how did they feel What happened at the beginning, in the middle, and at the end What did the character(s) do at the end of the story, and how did they feel Who was telling the story How were the characters’ actions, feelings and thoughts described Setting Time: another hot and dry summer Place: the city of Troy Background: the Greeks were tired but couldn’t capture Troy after ten years of fighting Characters a Greek soldier, the Greeks, the Trojans, a Trojan captain Plot Beginning: One of the Greek soldiers had a clever idea. The soldiers built a wooden horse. Middle: Some of the soldiers hid inside the wooden horse and waited. End: The Greeks captured the Trojan captain. Now they could finally go home. Language The story was told by a Greek soldier. Yes, there were descriptions of how the characters felt. About the language Who was telling the story third-person narrative first-person narrative can show multiple viewpoints or settings; less personal feels personal and immediate; limited to what the narrator knows or sees About the language How were the characters’ actions, feelings and thoughts described The Trojan captain’s words / actions The Greek soldier’s feelings / actions Writing a short story about wisdom Pre-writing: Planning your story Brainstorm: What stories about wisdom do you know Guess what the following stories are. Tian Ji in a horse race The Battle of Chibi Surround Wei to save Zhao The empty fort strategy The Battle of Changshao A man uses a clever strategy to win a series of horse races. During a battle on the Yangtze River, a general uses fire to defeat a much more powerful enemy. To trick the enemy, a general leaves the gates to the city open. The enemy leader thinks this is a trap and orders his army to leave. Instead of attacking the enemy head on, a general decides to attack their homeland. During a battle, a general waits for the enemy to get tired before he launches his attack. Which story do you want to retell Writing a short story about wisdom Pre-writing: Planning your story Complete the story map for the story you have chosen. Story _____ Setting the scene Characters: Place: Time: Background: Beginning Middle End Time order Ending the story Writing a short story about wisdom Pre-writing: Planning your story Complete the story map. Story Empty fort strategy Setting the scene Characters: Zhuge Liang, Sima Yi Place: a small city c ... ...
