Plot Development Exercise
1. Choose three plot events from the table.
2. Place them in a logical sequence.
3. Write the opening paragraphs to a story that includes all three plot events.
A flat tyre
Flying a kite
Stomach cramps
Eating ice-cream
A small child crying
A gunshot
Throwing a handful of...
Avoiding a best friend
Lighting a fire
A cracked mirror
A sudden downpour
A blackout
Waking from a dream
Saying goodbye
A balloon floating away
Missing the bus
Computer crash
A stranger at the door
Giving a gift
The last chocolate
A broken shoe
Love at first sight
Picking flowers
A growling dog
Finding ten dollars
Arriving in New York
Telling a blatant lie
Dancing in a storm
Posting a letter
Missing a deadline
Write a one page scene based on the image above and the following prompts:
How long have you been on the planet?
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Why did you go there?
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Describe the two people who are with you.
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Why/how is your spaceship damaged?
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When you decided to leave your ship, how far did you walk?
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What were you looking for?
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When did you realise that something was following you?
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Describe the creature.
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While you were running away, you tripped and fell. What happened?
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What was the big surprise you encountered at end of this experience?
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