• Show what happens right after the climax.

• Explain how the conflict or problem begins to calm down.

• Include emotions, reactions, or small events that follow the climax.

• Use transition words or phrases:

  • After that…

  • Because of what happened…

  • Slowly…

  • Then…

Resolution:

• Show how the story ends.

“I like how you built suspense when…”

“Maybe add more dialogue to show what the character was feeling.”

“I like your use of transitions such as ‘Suddenly’ or ‘Meanwhile.’”

“Maybe describe more sensory details (what you saw, heard, or felt).”