After you have selected your topic use the graphic organizer to help organize ideas for your draft.

Genere Characteristics	My details
Setting	What is the most logical time and place for this story? What sensory details will make this setting unique? What type of imagery will you use to set the mood (atmosphere or emotional setting?
Plot	What are the conflicts in this story? How are these conflicts resolved? What do these conflicts reveal about character and theme?
Character	Who are the characters and what makes them interesting? What are the character's motivations? How do the characters speak and work with others?
Point of view	Who is the story's narrator? Does the point of view make sense given the purpose of the story?
Imagery	Are the sensory details specific and clear? Do the details serve the purpose to praise, mock, or mourn? Do the details establish the right mood (atmosphere or emotional setting) for the story?
Dialogue	Do they share rather than tell? Is each character's dialogue distinct? How does dialogue move the story forward?
Theme	What lesson does the main character learn in the story? How does the character learn this lesson? Does the theme have universal applications?
Visual Techniques	In what ways do the relative size of the panels emphasize important story elements? Would sound or motion effects help convey movement? Which sensory details can be conveyed visually?

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Genre Characteristics Setting The story takes place in a small coastal town during the summer Sensory details The salty breeze from the ocean the soun... View the full answer