Instructions: The more clearly you understand this person, the better you will be able to tell his or her story. Answer these questions to guide your writing. Who have you decided to interview?

How do you know this person?

Briefly describe the experience this person shared with you.

How old was he or she at the time of the story?

How did he or she feel during the events of the story?

What emotions did he or she express while telling you about the experience?

How did he or she feel after the experience?

Conflict
Instructions: Establishing a clear conflict will help you shape the story. Answer these questions to guide your writing.

What conflict did your subject face?

What type of conflict is this?

What created the conflict?

Who is involved in the conflict?

How did your subject respond to the conflict?

What is the outcome of your subject's 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.

Who is your protagonist?

What conflict does the protagonist face?

What point of view will you use?

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

Outline the plot of your narrative.

Narrative Plan
Exposition

Rising Action

Climax

Falling Action

Resolution