内容正文:
Continuation writing (1)
How to develop the plot
如何构思续写情节
Step 1 Read for elements
content (内容: plot development --- “W&H”)
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The Meredith family lived in a small community. As the economy was in decline, some people in the town had lost their jobs. Many of their families were struggling to make ends meet. People were trying to help each other meet the challenges.
Mrs. Meredith was a most kind and thoughtful woman. She spent a great deal of time visiting the poor. She knew they had problems, and they needed all kinds of help. When she had time, she would bring food and medicine to them.
One morning she told her children about a family she had visited the day before. There was a man sick in bed, his wife, who took care of him and could not go out to work, and their little boy. The little boy—his name was Bernard—had interested her very much.
“I wish you could see him,” she said to her own children, John, Harry, and Clara. “He is such a help to his mother. He wants very much to earn some money, but I don’t see what he can do.”
After their mother left the room, the children sat thinking about Bernard. “I wish we could help him to earn money.” said Clara. “His family is suffering so much.”
“So do I,” said Harry. “We really should do something to assist them.”
For some moments, John said nothing, but, suddenly, he sprang to his feet and cried, “I have a great idea! I have a solution that we can all help accomplish (完成).”
The other children also jumped up all attention. When John had an idea, it was sure to be a good one. “I tell you what we can do,” said John. “You know that big box of corn Uncle John sent us? Well, we can make popcorn (爆米花), and put it into paper bags, and Bernard can take it around to the houses and sell it.”
Who
What
When
Where
Why
How
Who
What
When
Where
Why
How ?
How will the story develop?
How:
main idea:
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Step 2 Read for plots/theme
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Beginning
Process
Climax
Ending
1
2
3
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TOPIC
The development of the story
sad
happy
New idea
?
love
Puppy
Poppy
Parents
The boy
Sad departure
Bad mood
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What can we learn from the story?
The departure of the boy makes Poppy ___________________
① "I'm going to miss you so much, Poppy," said the tall, thin teenager. He bent down to hug his old friend goodbye.
④Poppy didn't seem interested in her dinner, her favorite toy, or even in her daily walk.
⑤ the old girl just wasn't her usual cheerful self.
in depression
The depression of the Poppy makes the parents__________________
⑤ They offered the dog some of her favorite peanut butter treats.
They even let her sit on the sofa,
Her owners started to get worried. "What should we do to cheer Poppy up?" asked Dad. "We've tried everything."
⑥ "Without anybody left in the house but us, this place could use a bit of fun. Let's get a little dog for Poppy.
worried
⑦ Her tail began wagging(摆动)ever so slowly, then faster as she caught the smell.
The arrival of little puppy makes Poppy ______ again.
cheerful
What does the author want to convey?
Poppy 's attachment to her owners and the parents concern for Poppy.
Tip1:Understand the theme before writing
Step 3 develop PLOTS
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The underlined words
Poppy parents university hugged boy
watched dog bag cheerful box
TIP : Choose the key words covering the most important information,such as main characters and the main object
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The underlined words
Character: poppy, parents, boy , dog
Setting: university, box
Action: hugged, watched , back ,
Mood: cheerful
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TIP 3: Catch hints from the given sentences to explore possible development
Para. 1: Dad opened the box and a sweet little dog appeared.
Para. 2: A few weeks later, the boy arrived home from university.
Dad opened the box and a sweet little dog appeared.
Think about the main characters who may appear in this part?
Poppy & the little puppy & the parents
1. How would Poppy react to the new-comer? (Action Description)--Main Line
2. Would Poppy be cheerful immediately? (Psychological description)--Main Line
3. How would parents react and feel? (Thought/Dialogue Presentation)--Sub-line
What should be written in regard to the character?
Para. 2: A few weeks later, the boy arrived home from university.
Think about the main characters who may appear in this part?
Poppy & the little puppy & the parents& The boy
What should be written in regard to the character?
1. How would Poppy act at the sight of the boy?--Main Line
2. Would the puppy rush to welcome the boy?--Main Line
3. How would puppy announce its presence?--Main Line
4. How would the house look like when the big-family gathered together? -- Happy Ending
summary:
1.consistence of theme.
2.consistence of plot
3.consistence of logic
4.consistence ot langague
Homework:
Use your creative mind to create another version of the story.
Continuation writing (2)
How to describe the plot
如何描写续写情节
怎样去描写句子?
从句子构成和描述人、事、物特征的角度
Continuation Writing
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The dog sat on the floor.
The cute dog with two big eyes sat on the floor.
The cute dog with two big eyes sat quietly on the floor, wagging his tail violently.
The cute dog with two big eyes sat quietly on the floor, wagging his tail violently as if asking for your forgiveness
Describe the picture
every time you were mad at him.
(1) 外表评价的细节
(2) 动作发展的细节
(3) 心理情绪的细节
(4) 时空环境的细节
(5) 因果逻辑的细节
what
how/what else
how
when/where
why
令父母开心的是这只大眼睛小狗的到来成功地为这个一直闷闷不乐的Poppy 带来了欢乐。
主语 + 谓语 + 宾语
The arrival of the puppy
brought
happiness to Poppy.
The arrival of the puppy with big eyes
happiness to Poppy who had been unhappy for a long time.
successfully brought
To the parents’ delight, the arrival of the puppy with big eyes successfully brought happiness to Poppy who had been unhappy for a long time.
To the parents’ delight,
令父母开心的是这只大眼睛小狗的到来成功地为这个一直闷闷不乐的Poppy 带来了欢乐。
Dad opened the box and a sweet little dog appeared. Then the box tipped over sideways, and out came the little dog. Poppy was amazed to see the little one. She watched it, wagged her tails and then barked with joy. The little one was not shy and immediately started running and jumping around the older dog. “That didn’t take long,” remarked Mom, as both dogs went running around the house cheerfully. Dad laughed.
A few weeks later, the boy arrived home from university. He had missed Poppy and his parents and was looking forward to seeing them. When he bent down to give Poppy a big hug, he fell over in surprise as the little dog suddenly appeared and raced up to lick his face too. “Oh my god, who is this?” the boy asked. His parents laughed at the look of shock on his face and said, “That’s Pee-wee, a new friend for Poppy.”
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