1. Planning the imaginative transformation
How to use the planning sheet to create an effective imaginative transformation.
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2. A good title will help to advance the message of a story
How will the title advance the social, moral or ethical message of the story?
Title
Your own title
You need to think about what issues you will address and what social, moral or ethical message you wish to present your audience. You need to be thoughtful about how you will lead the audience to accept this message.
What unanswered questions about the novel does the transformation intend to address?
Secondary character: Name of character
The story occurs …
Where in the novel do the additional events occur?
Pre-planning
What social, moral and/or ethical message will be developed around the issue?
Focus issue(s) of transformation:
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3. Be sure to think deeply about your orientation
Be sure to think deeply about your orientation. Pay attention to the effects of word choice and be mindful of how tone can affect mood and work to draw your reader into the story. Provide essential information about the character as quickly as possible.
How can word choice advance characterisation?
I will include adverbs and adverbial phrases that draw attention to Bob’s anger. I will contrast this with descriptions that explain the seemingly harmless exterior of Bob, for example, ‘His good-natured eyes had clouded and grew dark like a summer storm.’
I also need to consider using Digger slang and idiomatic phrases that reflect the historical context of this character.
Setting:
Where is the story set?
Initial tension or conflict:
Write down the initial conflict or tension.
How can word choice establish tone and mood?
Descriptions of setting will emphasise the imminent danger Bob is in.
Bob’s perspective will help the reader to feel the anger and sadness that Bob feels. I will contrast his hate-filled thoughts about his enemies to his fond thoughts of his mates.
Orientation
Characters introduced:
New characters
Key information about character
A trait, feature or emotional point
Tone and mood:
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4. Don’t overdo it on complications
Don’t overdo it on complications. Make sure that each one advances the story and leads your audience towards your final thematic message.
How will each complication build tension? Explain the intended audience response to each complication.
Write complications in the order that advances the story and heads towards the final thematic message.
Complications 4

5. Don’t lose track of your intended message throughout your narrative.
How will this be the moment of highest tension?
Write the final climax in the story you are developing. Answer the questions.
Climax
What will happen if this event is not resolved?
What emotional effects will your denouement have on the audience?
Description of denouement:
Bringing the story together.
How is the initial tension or conflict resolved?
Resolution
Denouement
How will the denouement work to communicate a social, moral and/or ethical message about the selected issue?
How has the central character developed?
Character development
Don’t lose track of your intended message throughout your narrative. 5

6. While you will be able to review and refine your language choices when writing your draft, it is a good idea to consider possibilities for writing.
During the …
Opportunities for foreshadowing:
How can symbolism help to advance the social, moral or ethical message?
Figurative language
Symbolism:
Metaphor:
Extended metaphors or symbolism:
Opportunities for motif:
Types of imagery. 6