Creating Fiction (Writing Strands)

This book is for students who have finished Writing Strands 7. Ideal for students interested in advanced work in creative writing, Creating Fiction teaches advanced methods of developing short stories and other creative works. Assignments are directed to the student. The book takes one full school year to complete. Scope and Sequence: Establishing Location for Narrative Voice Further Work in Establishing Narrative Voice Position Reader Identification with Character Point of View Truth in the Narrative Voice Using Senses Creating Dramatic Dialogue Predicting Reader Reactions Using Symbols Identification and Symbolism in Flashback Creating Mood Satire Learning Control of Tense Use Speaking Patterns Information Given in Description Controlling Structure Creating Characters