STORY PLANNER WORKSHEET

MAIN SETTING – Time and place in history

MAIN CHARACTER = “Protagonist”

MINOR CHARACTERS including at least 1 “Antagonist”:

PLOT

Beginning: Show Protagonist & his/her conflict or goal; Show Antagonist; Describe setting. Dialogue is a good way to start.

Middle: Use the “Rule of 3,” plotting obstacles to resolving conflict or reaching goal. Try to use 3 different “mini-settings” (e.g. house, barn).  Obstacles usually involve the Antagonist once or twice. Build suspense.

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Climax: Protagonist & conflict (Antagonist?) come to a head; Protagonist solves problem.

End/Resolution: Show Protagonist moving forward, showing growth. This should demonstrate a “theme,” the meaning of the story.