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An Overview to Structure
Speculative writing is narrative writing You are going to tell a story The story you write on the NJ ASK may
be true or fictional
Should have … Clear Setting Characters Plot
Problem Rising Action Climax Resolution
Dialogue Descriptive writing Figurative Language
Similes Metaphors
Flashback Foreshadow
Engage readers’ imagination and creativity
Think about mood, tone, and voice
Shadows quivered on the wall as the candle flickered, then fizzled to nothing.
I could just make out the windows high in the castle wall.
She SO did not want to be here, especially when …
It was the strangest thing I had ever seen, with tubes and wires…
Somebody wanted … (want or need) But … (Conflict) So … (How do you fix the conflict?) Then … (What are you doing to fix the
conflict?) Finally … (How it gets resolved) In the end … (Extended Ending)
You are writing a mini story so… Make it interesting!