Narrative Pre-Write Graphic Organizer

Step 1: Choose a scene from your selected text and determine the type of change or twist you want to
use in your narrative. Make sure it's a significant enough scene to give you a sufficient plot line.
As you're filling out the graphic organizer, be sure to answer in complete sentences.

I'm reworking a scene from Shakespeare's Hamlet. The scene depicts Hamlet
What scene in the story
visiting his father again, and his father want to communicate. Because of the
are you re-writing?
Scene

light, Hamlet's father was no longer visible after that.

What type of "change" While Hamlet's father was still not dead, the transformation I am performing is
are you implementing? a recurring creation.

Step 2: The next step is to describe your setting. Are you sticking with the original or changing to an
alternate universe? Then consider the point of view of your story.

 Where do the events The action occurs in a castle. It is a massive castle with a courtyard and a
take place? rectangular shape to it. 
 What does it look/feel
like?
Setting

 What do you need to

keep from the original
scene?
 (Focus on the actual
physical space.)
Because it provides more character and viewpoint, I plan to write my novel in
Explain why you will third person.
write your story in first
Point of View

or third person.

 Who is the narrator? Hamlet is the narrator. Their personality changes the viewpoint by providing a
 How will their positive attitude and enthusiasm to the story.
personality influence
the perspective of the
story?

Step 3: This step is where you describe the new or updated conflict and characters in your story. What
new characters are you adding? How will the conflict change with the addition or subtraction of
characters?

Character Hamlet's physical appearance is usually that of a joyful and smiling guy that
Characterizatio

 address their physical people enjoy being around. His personality is really humorous, and he enjoys
appearance making others laugh. Hamlet conducts himself in a very conventional manner.
 address their
demeanor
 address how they
carry themselves

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 Character King Hamlet's physical appearance is older with a white facial hair,
 address their physical he symbolizes all he knows. When it comes to making decisions, his
appearance temperament is both aggressive and smart. He carries himself in the manner of
 address their his son Hamlet.
demeanor
 address how they
carry themselves
n

Character Ophelia has a gorgeous, sophisticated appearance and always dresses perfectly.
 address their physical Her disposition is calm and constantly cheerful. She presents herself in a
appearance reserved, courteous, and humble manner.
 address their
demeanor
 address how they
carry themselves
 What is the main The main tension is Hamlet's conversation with his father about Ophelia and
Conflict

conflict? his yearning for anything with her. Before pursuing anything, his father
 What kind of conflict believes he must be courteous and responsible.
is it?

Step 4: Design your plot. Are you going to organize your story in a traditional plot structure or bring in
another organization structure? How will you create interest and tension in the scene?

Guards are stationed on the balcony till the King returns for some clean air. He
Exposition: prepares sees the sunlight and orders the guards to go.
you for the events to
take place

Without much to say, Hamlet meets his dad on the balcony. He begins to speak
Rising Action: create regarding Ophelia and requests permission to have something with her.
the mood as the tension
is building

The king becomes harsh and tells Hamlet that he must learn to be courteous
and accountable before pursuing a future with Ophelia.
Climax: turning point
Plot

of the story

Falling Action: Hamlet is at a loss as to how to learn what his father has taught him. He is
protagonist and concerned about Ophelia and her feelings for him.
antagonist experience
the consequences of the
turning point
Hamlet is on the go in the hope of gaining respect and responsibility for
himself in order to marry Ophelia.
Resolution: brings the
story to a close

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Narrative Pre-Write Graphic Organizer Rubric

On Target Almost There Needs Improvement

40-31 points 30-21 points 20-0 points

 The student has  The student has  The student has

completed the chart completed the chart completed the chart
with sufficient details with some details for with insufficient
for the reader to the reader to details for the reader
follow their scene somewhat follow to follow their scene
Graphic Organizer changes, setting along with their scene changes, setting
Content description and point changes, setting description and point
(40 points) of view changes, description and point of view changes,
conflict and character of view changes, conflict and character
changes, and plotline. conflict and character changes, and plotline.
 The student wrote in changes, and plotline.  The student wrote in
complete sentences.  The student wrote in a combination of
complete sentences. fragments and
complete sentences.
10-8 points 7-6 points 5-0 points

Conventions  There are virtually no  There are a few  There are several
(10 points) spelling, punctuation, spelling, spelling, punctuation,
or grammatical errors. punctuation, or or grammatical
grammatical errors. errors.

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