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This story "Theo's song" is written in a third person point of view because there are no I or me and the narrator isn't involved in the story.

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This will be updated as we continue the process.
-Narrative Techniques in "Theo's Song": Thursday, Dec 14
-Brainstorm for My Narrative: Friday, Dec 15

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1. Point of View: Who is telling your story? Is the narrator a character in the story? Or is he or she telling the story? 

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1. Point of View: Who is telling your story? Is the narrator a character in the story? Or is he or she telling the story? 

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My story is in the first person point of view. She is the main character.

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This is where you can ask any questions about the narrative writing process. Just make a new post with your question.

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This is where you can ask any questions about the narrative writing process. Just make a new post with your question.

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What are the universal human rights? - Benedetta Berti

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Setting: What makes this an Unjust Society? What basic human right is being denied? 

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Setting: What makes this an Unjust Society? What basic human right is being denied? 

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The smithy, medieval times and the interview room.

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What do you have to do for this assignment?

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2. Setting: Where and when does your story takes place? What makes it unjust? 

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2. Setting: Where and when does your story takes place? What makes it unjust? 

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My story takes place in the fictional world of Magnolia, a century in the future.  Magnolia is unjust because the people are not allowed to express themselves through music.

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How to recognize a dystopia - Alex Gendler

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Neema, Theo, the authorities, the decider, the nanny and the apprenticed  blacksmiths.

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Student Model for the Writing Prompt

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3. Characters: Who are your characters? What are they like? 

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3. Characters: Who are your characters? What are they like? 

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Main characters:   Alice is a 16 year old girl who secretly loves to sing. She is compassionate, beautiful and strong.  Luke is the son of Magnolias ruler. He is also a childhood friend of Alice. He knows and keeps her secret because he has a secret of his own. He loves Alice.
Antagonist: The ruler of Magnolia. He is also Luke's father and is the person who banned music and singing.

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Event #: Theo is taken from the nursery by the authorities.
Event #: Theo is taken to the decider who tells THeo that he will be a blacksmith.
Event #: Theo goes to the smithy and meets Neema a fellow blacksmith apprentice who tells Theo why the decider choose this job for them.
Event #Theo makes a resolution.
Event # (Climax): Theo sings against the authorities.
Event #: Theo is taken by the authorities and punished for singing.
Event #: Neema and other blacksmiths stand up and sing.
Event #(Resolution):  The goverment realize that they were wrong and let them do what they want to.

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The decider assigned Theo to be a blacksmith even though he wanted to be a songwriter.

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How will you be graded for this writing?

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4. Conflict: What problem, or injustice, do they encounter? 

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4. Conflict: What problem, or injustice, do they encounter? 

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Alice and Luke want to share their secrets with the world but they are to scared of the penalties. Together they try to find a way to convince Lukes father that music is not a bad thing.

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What is it like to live in an unjust society? Write a paragraph that focuses on a fiction or nonfiction narrative that you could write.
Alice was a girl who lived in the world of Magnolia. Magnolia is a magical place. There are dragons, fairies, elves, mermaids and many more. However there is no singing or music allowed. Alice's family loved music though and they secretly made music in their home. Alice wanted to be able to share her songs and love of music with everyone though.

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5. Resolution: How do your characters resolve the conflict (injustice) that they face?

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5. Resolution: How do your characters resolve the conflict (injustice) that they face?

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Alice and Luke find out the reasons that Lukes father banned music in the first place. Together they show him how wonderful music can be.

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The theme of "Theo's Song" is that (in an unjust socity) nothing will change unless you take a stand and fight for what you belive is right.

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6. Characters: How do your characters grow or change as the story moves forward? 

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6. Characters: How do your characters grow or change as the story moves forward? 

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Alice realizes her true feelings for Luke and learns he feels the same. They learn they are stronger together and they learn to trust themselves

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7. Climax: What is the most exciting moment in your story? 

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7. Climax: What is the most exciting moment in your story? 

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The climax is when Alice realizes she loves Luke and confesses to Luke her true feelings

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8. Theme: What theme (or message) do you want your readers to take away from your story? 

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8. Theme: What theme (or message) do you want your readers to take away from your story? 

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I want readers to learn to trust their instincts and feelings.

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Use my plot diagram as an example of what I expect from you.

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Instructions: Create a plot diagram for your story on printer paper. It should have 8 events. Use your brainstorm to help you. Please draw it neatly like this and in pencil. Use my plot diagram as an example of what  I expect from you.