Short+Story+Outline


 * Short Story Unit Final Assessment- Writing a Short Story**
 * English I and Honors English I Mid-Point Progress Check**
 * Mrs. Anderson**

//In this section, identify your protagonist and antagonist. Provide details specific to your characters and their development in the story. Every good author knows his/her characters inside and out. Use the following ideas to guide you in development://
 * Character Sketches:**

First and Last Name: Sebastian Williams Age: 30 Physical appearance: Medium sized body type. hair color: Dark brown eye color: Dark brown height: 5’7 description of clothing: Raggedy servant attire. Grey and brown Problem: He is treated badly by his Brother, King Henry Williams Personality (circle one from each line): introvert __extrovert__ __kind-hearted__ bitter forgiving holds a grudge outspoken reserved Thoughts character has about his/her situation: 1. He thinks he should be King. 2. Sebastian thinks the Royal Family treats him unfairly. 3. Sebastian wants to rule the Kingdom with love and kindness. Quotes from your character (what your character would say- tag lines, sayings, things that reveal his/her personality): 1. “Brother, I won’t let you rule this country.” 2. “You won’t treat me like this anymore.
 * Protagonist:**

First and Last Name: Henry Williams Age: 41 Physical appearance: Fat and very short hair color: Grey, with some brown streaks eye color: dark brown height: 4’6 description of clothing: Very rich and royal clothing. Problem: His brother wants to over throw him. Personality (circle one from each line): introvert extrovert kind-hearted __bitter__ forgiving holds a grudge __outspoken__ reserved Thoughts character has about his/her situation: 1. Henry thinks since he was the first born, he is the most fit to be king. 2. 3. Quotes from your character (what your character would say- tag lines, sayings, things that reveal his/her personality): 1. “Honey, where’s my food? 2. “Oh, my poor stupid brother.”
 * Antagonist:**

//In this section, develop your setting. Good authors “paint the picture” of the setting by providing background information, details, and connections to familiar environments for his/her audience. Close your eyes and imagine the setting of your story. Short stories generally have one, maybe two, settings. Imagine as specifically as you can what your setting would look like. Record your thoughts below.//
 * Setting Development:**


 * Physical Appearance of the Setting:**

A dull looking kingdom. A lot of smog, dirt, and trash is within the city walls. People are dull and grey looking. The castle is very big and dull looking.


 * Figurative Language to describe setting to your readers:**
 * Grey like the tip of a pencil.**
 * It was dull like a dark winter night. With no sound.**
 * The bizarre smell hugged my nose.**


 * Where does your story take place (city, state, location)?**


 * The Williams Kingdom**


 * What time of day?**
 * All throughout the day.**
 * During which year?**
 * 1651**
 * Which season?**
 * Late Fall, early Winter**
 * What is society like in the setting of your text?**


 * A lot of people is against the King and his way.**

//In this section, complete a plot map for your story. Use the previous two pages to guide your thoughts and ideas. Not all material from your planning needs to or even should be used within your final story. They are just guiding concepts to help you move toward successful writing.//
 * Plot Map:**

//Keep in mind that short stories have:// ¥ //1-3 characters// ¥ //1-2 settings// ¥ //One MAJOR conflict (problem)// ¥ //One climax// ¥ //Dialogue// ¥ //A clear resolution//


 * Exposition:**

Characters: Sebastian Williams, King Leo Williams Setting: In Williams Kingdom; During Winter; Year is 1651; Mood: Dull Theme(s): ­­­­­­What goes around, comes back around.


 * Rising Action:**

Conflict (problem): Sebastian Williams and his rogues want to overthrow the King nd his army.

Type of conflict: External. Sebastian Williams declares war on his brother.
 * Climax:**

Sebastian Williams has his brother on his knees begging for mercy.
 * Falling Action:**

Sebastian Williams is now King Sebastian Williams. He know runs the Williams Kingdom with love and kindness.
 * Resolution:**