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What is the most important factor in students' writing proficiency?
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Plot Summary: Writing
Remind your students that the first draft doesn't have to be perfect. They will have time to revise later.
Students can use a plot summary template to create a first draft.
1. Beginning
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Name the title and the author.
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Give your focus statement.
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2. Middle
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Summarize the story, focusing on important events. Beginning, Event 1, Event 2, Event 3, Climax, Resolution.
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Reflect on what the events in the plot mean.
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3. Ending
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Restate the focus.
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Leave the reader with something to think about.
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