writeonpencil Process

First things first, though.  Now, this is gonna be fun!

  • Work with a partner or a small group. Start by reading fables to each other. 
    • What are some of the things you notice about all fables? 
    • Discuss these attributes with your partner or group.
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Remember, brainstorming ideas and organizing the ideas is SOooo important!
The elements must be woven together. 
  • The character, the character’s name, the setting, problem, and moral  must “go together”.  You cannot think of each element separately.
  • Choose ONLY TWO animals!  Let’s make this easy, here!  Once you have chosen your animals, do some research on the animals.  Knowing real facts about the animal will help you add details in your story to get your point across or to add descriptions in your story for clarity.
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Write a setting for your fable. Don’t forget the elements of the story are woven together.
  • Write a 4-5 sentence setting to describe when and where your story is taking place.
  • Do not put your character in the setting yet.
  • Use sensory descriptions to describe the place, time, season.  Go back to your brainstorm sheet! 
  • Don’t tell where or when the story takes place – describe where or when.
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Write your rough draft.

  • Put your character in the setting, and begin writing your fable.
  • Get your ideas down on paper first.  Skip lines as you write so you can revise and edit easily.
  • Is it understandable, clear?  Does it fit your moral?  Does the tone fit the purpose? Do the events link together for clarity?  Is it easy to follow?
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Revise and Edit

  • Vary sentence beginnings
  • Expand sentences – not short and choppy
  • Use sensory descriptions and powerful verbs – not just adjectives
  • No repeated words
  • Use varied dialogs tags. 
  • Spice up your writing with a three-action sentence, simile or metaphor, and “let me impress you” language!
  • Edit for spelling and mechanics – especially that dialogue!
Write and illustrate your final copy
  • Divide your fable into “pictures” – or short parts that you can draw a picture for
  • Write the setting on the first page and illustrate it
  • Do the same for the rest of the fable parts
  • Remember, illustrations should be prominent and colorful.  Illustrations help tell the story!

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