What is Speculative Writing?

 

When you have a writing prompt, the characters, setting, and a brief introduction to the problem is given. Your job is to complete the fictional narrative.

 

Paragraph: 1—setting , characters, intro to the plot.

 

--1 sentence to introduce the characters, setting or plot using DIALOGUE, ONOMATOPOEIA, IMAGERY.

 

--3 sentences describing the setting—use sensory details.

 

--3 sentences describing the characters—use sensory details.

 

--1 sentence to explain why solving the problem is so important. (Describe thoughts and feelings).

 

Paragraph: 2—development of the plot (show character’s actions, thoughts and feelings).

 

--2 sentences to introduce the action of the plot in narration form.

 

--1 sentence to explain how the problem occurred.

 

--2 sentences to describe obstacles the character encounters in solving the problem. (Use character’s thoughts, feelings, and action to describe—use narration)

 

--2 sentences to describe WHY the problem occurred. (Use character’s thoughts, feelings, and action in narration form).

 

Paragraph:3—shows falling action and resolution (more action, thoughts, feelings).

 

--7 sentences to describe the falling action and solution.

 

--1 sentence to express the character’s thought about life experience in general. (This statement should make a strong impact about how the character changes in the end).

 

 

 

What is falling action?

 

In the plot, at some point, the conflict must be resolved. In the second paragraph, the character experiences difficulties or obstacles in resolving the conflict. In the third paragraph, the character no longer experiences difficulties in resolving the problem, instead, your writing will focus on actions that lead to a solution. The action that leads to a solution is called falling action.