Dialogue W.4.3.2 I Am Learning To use dialogue to develop characters and events in a narrative.

“Adding dialogue to your stories makes them much more interesting “Adding dialogue to your stories makes them much more interesting. Your readers don’t just want to know what you main character does; they also want to know what he says. Writing conversation for your characters makes them seem more believable.” ~Melissa Forney (Razzle Dazzle Writing) Why Dialogue?

My Class: W.4.3.2 I Am Learning To use dialogue to develop characters and events in a narrative.

Read the passage without dialogue: Anna cradled the horse’s head in her arms and whispered softly into his ear. She told Rembrandt how much she loved him. She promised she would never sell or leave him. His wide, liquid eyes never left hers. He nuzzled her hand. Anna was sure he understood. Practice

In groups of 2-4, REWRITE the passage including dialogue In groups of 2-4, REWRITE the passage including dialogue. Goal time is 5 minutes: Anna cradled the horse’s head in her arms and whispered softly into his ear. She told Rembrandt how much she loved him. She promised she would never sell or leave him. His wide, liquid eyes never left hers. He nuzzled her hand. Anna was sure he understood. Apply/Share

Example with dialogue: Anna cradled the horse’s head in her arms and whispered softly into his ear, “Hey Boy…hey. I love you. Know that?” His wide eyes never left hers. “And don’t worry, cause I’m never going to sell you. I’m never going to leave you.” He nuzzled her hand. “Yeah… You understand, don’t you, Boy.” Example

Look back in a story you’re working on and see where a small amount of dialogue can make a big difference in your narrative. W.4.3.2 I Am Learning To use dialogue to develop characters and events in a narrative. Give it a Go!