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Generating Ideas


PREWRITING GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS

The following are two examples of graphic organizers that can be used to assist in the pre-writing process.  

OUTLINE
Generate ideas that will help you write your first draft of the story.

Setting:
Where does the story take place?




 
The problem or mystery:
What is missing, who is dead, etc.?



 
Characters:
Who solves the mystery?

Who are the suspects?

Who are the witnesses to the mystery?      

What other characters will be added to the story?


 
Clues or evidence:
What clues or evidence are included to help uncover the mystery?


Who discovers them?


 
Additional ideas or details:




 


IDEA MAP
Generate ideas that will help you write your first draft of the story.

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