LESSON 14 ACTIVITY: BEGINNING YOUR NARRATIVE

Lesson SummaryBegin planning your narrative using the elements of the pre-writing process by completing the Pre-writing graphic organizer.Need a reminder of the topic choices? See below.
Reminder of Narrative Topics—Choose OneBanquo has been murdered; discussions and suspicions regarding his death can be heard throughout the castle. Write a narrative that tells a story about what you think transpires between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth as they prepare to attend Banquo’s funeral.During a visit to Macbeth’s castle, Macduff discovers that King Duncan has been murdered. What if the weird sisters had appeared and spoken with Macduff at this moment? Write a narrative that tells a story about what might have transpired between Macduff and the weird sisters. You are a guest at Macbeth’s coronation; during dinner, Macbeth sees Banquo’s ghost. Using first person point of view, write a narrative that tells a story about the events at the coronation.
AssignmentYour pre-writing plan will be evaluated using the Beginning Your Narrative rubric.Complete the reading for this lesson.Complete the self-checks in the lesson.In the Assessments area, submit your Pre-writing graphic organizer for 01.14 Beginning Your Narrative.
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01.14 Beginning Your Narrative—Rubric
On Track
11-20
Needs Improvement
0-10
Characterization
20 points
possible
Characters are identified
and thoroughly
described using supporting
details from the text.
Descriptions of the
characters
are missing or
attempted but need
development to be
effective.
Conflict
20 points
possible
Conflict is clearly
identified and its effects on the
characters are thoroughly
explained.
Description of the
conflict is too brief to
explain its effect on the
characters.
Setting
20 points
possible
Setting notes clearly
describe the atmosphere and
the physical location of the
scene.
Description of the
setting is too brief to
establish a clear sense
of atmosphere or
physical location.
Plot
20 points
possible
Plot outline
is thorough and indicates a
clear beginning, middle, and
end for the narrative.
Plot outline is missing
or attempted but
needs development to
establish a beginning,
middle, and end for the
narrative.
Voice
20 points
possible
Voice notes clearly
indicate the intended point of
view, tone, and pacing of the
narrative.
Description of intended
point of view, tone, or
pacing is too
briefor does not
accurately reflectthe
other elements of the
writing plan.
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Pre-writing Graphic Organizer
Instructions
Choose the topic from the list below that most inspires your imagination, and plan your story.
Reminder of Narrative Topics—Choose One
• Banquo has been murdered; discussions and suspicions regarding his death can be heard
throughout the castle. Write a narrative that tells a story about what you think transpires between
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth as they prepare to attend Banquo’s funeral.
• During a visit to Macbeth’s castle, Macduff discovers that King Duncan has been murdered.
What if the weird sisters had appeared and spoken with Macduff at this moment? Write a
narrative that tells a story about what might have transpired between Macduff and the weird
sisters.
• You are a guest at Macbeth’s coronation; during dinner, Macbeth sees Banquo’s ghost. Using
first person point of view, write a narrative that tells a story about the events at the coronation.
Topic
Which topic did you choose?
Characters
Who?
List and describe the characters involved in the narrative you are creating.
Character Name:
How would you describe this
character?
Physical
Appearance
Feelings
Attitude
Why?
How would you describe this
character?
Why?
How would you describe this
character?
Why?
How would you describe this
character?
Why?
Character Name:
Physical
Appearance
Feelings
Attitude
Character Name:
Physical
Appearance
Feelings
Attitude
Conflict
What?
What problems are characters having with other characters, themselves, society, or nature?
Characters
Conflict Experienced
How do they respond?
Setting
Where?
Write some words or phrases that will help you describe the setting of your story. Where do the
events take place? What does it look like there? What does it feel like there?
Plot
When?
Plan the course of events in your narrative.
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
Voice
How?
Think of the overall effect you would like your narrative to have on the reader. How will you create
that effect? Brainstorm ways to establish voice.
Point of View:
Tone—What is the attitude of your
story?
Pace—How fast is your story
going to move?
Words to describe the tone:
What pace fits your narrative:
How will you communicate that tone?
Why?
How do you want readers to feel after
they read your story?
How will you create that
pace?
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