Friday, May 20, 2015

Content Objective: I can edit and revise my own writing. 
Language Objective: I will write a one-page synopsis for the novel I have written. 


Agenda: 
1. Bell Work: Instead of your regularly scheduled writing prompt, spend 15 minutes revising the query letter you wrote last period. 

2. Share-in/Share-out

3. Book Presentations: 
5/15:  Amber Barnes, Quain Holtey, and Caleb Read
5/19: Robert Veljak and TJ Tutasi
5/21: Carlos Ochoa and Derek Webb
5/26: Rosie Galvin and Taylor Tracy
5/28: Lia Satele and Teresa Rubio



3. Now that you have your pages and query letter, write a one-page synopsis for your novel. Here are some guidelines: 

• a synopsis is more than just a summary; it should show your voice and contain your characters' goals, motivations, conflict
• only name your main character and any other main characters involved 
• don't focus on sub plot or side conflicts
• include a hook 
• organize logically
• write in third person present 
• express the main ideas of your novel in a brief manner, without repetition
• be sure to introduce unique main characters
• avoid cliches: rewrite any cliches you spot into your own voice
• no more than one page single-spaced
• spoilers allowed; include the ending

4. Write your synopsis

5. Peer-review and polish your synopsis

Assignments: 

• Query revision
• Synopsis (+revisions)