1. Creative Writing what & how
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2. “Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.”
—Anton Chekhov

3. INTRODUCTION
Expository
This type of writing is very common and is used to explain something. This kind of writing is found in textbooks, news articles, research, etc.
Descriptive
Like painting a picture with words. This style uses things like metaphor or sense words. Examples include poetry, diaries, fiction novels, plays, etc.
There are four kinds of writing styles in all of literature.
Persuasive
This style of writing is used for when someone is trying to persuade someone of something. Examples include resumes, ads, reviews, etc.
Narrative
This style is used in long writings where the author is creating a story with character and conflict. Examples include novels, sh. stories, etc.

5. LITERARY DEVICES
Metaphor/Simile
Comparisons; using “like” or “as” if simile:
Metaphor – Her love is a drop of rain on my face.
Simile – She is as vicious as a lion.
Hyperbole
An exaggerated statement that’s not literal:
I’m so hungry, I could eat a horse.
If I work for one more minute, I will die.
Writers use certain “literary devices” to enhance their writings. Here are a few…
Oxymoron
The use of two words that are contradictory:
Cruelly kind
Deafening silence
Onomatopoeia
A word or words that describe or imitate a sound:
The bee buzzed.
You could hear the crackle of the meat as it cooked.
Personification
Giving human characteristics to non-human items:
The trees whistled in the wind.
The car moaned as it sped down the street..
Symbolism
When an object, place, event refers to something else:
What does Thor’s hammer symbolize?
In The Great Gatsby, the glasses billboard represents judgement on moral decadence.

6. CREATE A DESCRIPTIVE SENTENCE USING A LITERARY DEVICE
TIP
Avoiding cliches, use language that is unique that activates a reader’s imagination. !
CREATE A DESCRIPTIVE SENTENCE USING A LITERARY DEVICE
Using at least two literary devices like the ones that we learned, create a sentence based on two of the following themes:
Finding love at the park
Holding a new born baby
Experiencing the thrill of traveling to a new place
The fear of being approached by a stranger
The sorrow of a broken relationship

7. Character Development Conflict and Resolution
A STORY
When writing a story, there are many parts that you have to consider. We will consider only three.
Setting and Mood
Setting is the time and place of the story. The setting has a big effect on how your story will play out. For example, a setting of war could be a tragic story.
Mood is the overall emotion of the story. A story about war could be gloomy and violent.
Character Development
In a story, there are many characters that help or challenge the main character – the protagonist.
Character Development is how the character grows. Maui in “Moana” grows from a selfish demigod into a caring one.
Conflict and Resolution
Conflict drives the story onward. There are several kinds of conflict like man vs. man or man vs. society. The climax of the conflict is the moment of most emotion.
After the climate, the resolution comes where all of the problems are solved.

9. What literary devices and story elements do you see in this story?
EX.
The Open Window | Saki
What literary devices and story elements do you see in this story?

10. Reread your story and revise it until it is to your liking
THE STAGE HAS BEEN SET you can follow these five steps to formulate your story 1 2 3 4 5
Determine what you want to write about; personal experience, fantasy, what mood…
Map out the important elements of your story including the setting, mood, characters, etc.
Consider the literary devices that you will use, such as symbolism, oxymorons, etc.
Begin writing your story with descriptive language and the end goal in mind
Reread your story and revise it until it is to your liking

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Determine what you want to write about; personal experience, fantasy, what mood…
PREPARE
What will your story be about?
What will the mood of your story be?
Will there be a moral to your story?
What is the purpose of your writing?
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12. 2
Map out the important elements of your story including the setting, mood, characters, etc.
DETERMINE
Ask the questions: who, what, when, where?
Map out an outline of your story.
Where will the climax be?
What will the conflict and characters be?

13. 3
Consider the literary devices that you will use, such as symbolism, oxymorons, etc.
IMAGINE
What will the symbolism be of your writing?
How will you use the language in your writing?
What imagery can you give?
How descriptive will you be?
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14. Keep in mind where your end goal is.
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Begin writing your story with descriptive language and the end goal in mind
WRITE
Begin writing!
Keep in mind where your end goal is.
Keep in mind the plot.
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15. 5 REVIEW Reread your story and revise it until it is to your liking
After you finish, reread your story.
Do all of the parts make sense?
Is there something that you can change to make it better?

16. WRITE A CREATIVE STORY | POST IT TO YOUR BLOG
Consider all of the elements that we talked about today. Choose a topic that is interesting to you or an inspiration that can be personal or fantasy.
Write a creative short story that has the following requirements:
At least 6 paragraphs long
Uses multiple literary devices
Is creative and engaging
Includes all of the elements of a story plotline

17. Read a thousand books, and your words will flow like a river.
—Lisa See

18. INSPIRE YOURSELF!
WELL DONE