Title of your story:___The secret in the dark Author’s Name:

Story Starter Chosen:

Characters:

What elements will you use to create a suspenseful setting for your story?

What type of conflict will you use? (Check all that apply)

Internal
External
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Nature
What will be the cause of the conflict?

Start thinking about the ending of your story. What ironic, shocking resolution will you give your tale?

Use the space below to write the beginning two paragraphs of your story. Remember to incorporate items from your character, setting, and conflict by brainstorming above.

Select the Segment 2 Advanced 01 Short Story Design Template.
Important: Immediately save the worksheet to your computer or drive.
In your design template, you will plan the:
title and author
characters
setting
conflict
ending
Choose one of the following Story Starters and plan your story in the design template:
It is a dark, fall night and the power in your house has just gone out…
You and your friends are on a camping trip in the middle of the woods…
Your birthday is coming up this week, and everyone is acting strangely…

Title of your story:
Author’s Name:

Story Starter Chosen:

Characters:

Name of Character Brief Description
What elements will you use to create a suspenseful setting for your story?

What type of conflict will you use? (Check all that apply)

Internal
External
Man vs. Self
Man vs. Man
Man vs. Nature
What will be the cause of the conflict?

Start thinking about the ending of your story. What ironic, shocking resolution will you give your tale?

Use the space below to write the beginning two paragraphs of your story. Remember to incorporate items from your character, setting, and conflict by brainstorming above.