(共20张PPT)
Five elements (要素) of a story
STORY
Setting (背景)
Characters (人物)
Plot (情节)
Conflict (冲突)
Theme (主题)
Beginning
Rising action
Climax
高潮
Falling action
Ending
the turning point
conflict/problem
Analyzing the plot with Story Mountain
Story Mountain
Score:
Task:
Criteria:
Procedures:
25
To create an ending to an unfinished
story based on given information.
Logical and complete content.
Accurate and rich expressions.
Consistent (一致) and coherent (连贯) writing.
Continuation Writing
"Consistency" in continuation writing
Learning Goals
Identify and apply the 3 dimensions of consistency: Character Traits, Plot Logic, Emotional Clues.
Write a logical continuation that seamlessly connects to the original text's ending (handshake).
Use vivid details (actions, dialogue, psychological descriptions) that align with character personalities.
Understand the theme of balancing friendship and individual interests.
I The Core Concept: Consistency (一致性)
What is "Consistency" in Continuation Writing
Character Consistency: Actions & dialogue must match established personalities .
Plot Consistency: The new plot must logically extend from the original ending (handshake) and previous events.
Emotional Consistency: Characters' feelings must evolve believably from their last known state.
II.Identify "Consistency" Clues from the Text
1. values friendship;
2. has a strong will ;
3. kind and proud of friends;
1. initially impulsive and judgmental
2. Grows into sincerity ;
3. values friendship;
unwilling to stick to
mock/criticize
quit/give up on
Plot logic Core conflict: 2. Turning point: 3. Background: What to avoid:
1. Do not skip "reconciliation" and jump directly to "arguing".
2. Do not design plots that are disconnected from the "interest difference" background.
Malik mocks Tyrone’s desire to
join the chess club, leading to
their estrangement.
After Tyrone’s chess team wins the national championship (with a $1,000 scholarship per member) and Malik’s basketball team takes the championship, Malik takes the initiative to shake Tyrone’s hand.
Tyrone and Malik grew up together as closest friends, sharing hobbies and dreams; they now excel in their respective interests (chess vs. basketball).
Emotional Clues Tyrone:1. ________ about their friendship (e.g., "If only Malik could be happy for me") ; 2. _________ for reconciliation(和解) Malik:1. _________ about the past (the handshake implies an apology); 2. ______ for his friend (knows about Tyrone’s chess achievements) What to avoid:
Do not abruptly write about ________________without reason.
Emotional changes need a trigger (e.g., an apology, sharing, achievements ______________________________).
Regretful
Eager
Guilty
Proud
their renewed conflict
recalling their childhood memories of playing together
III. Master "Consistency" Writing Skills
Three core skills for maintaining consistency in continuation writing:
Character Anchoring: The ________ and________of characters in the continuation must match their traits in the original text.
Plot Bridging: The continuation must connect to the________ text’s ending (e.g., the "handshake") and ___________to past events (e.g., the chess award, basketball championship). Do not jump to unrelated plots.
Emotional Triggering: Emotional changes need a "trigger" and "steps". For example, Tyrone’s shift from "nervousness" to "relief" must be triggered by an event like ___________.
actions
language
original
echo
Malik’s sincere apology for mocking the chess club.
IV.Practice: Write a "Consistent" Continuation
(A) Planning Framework
Follow the "consistency" requirements and fill in the framework below to clarify key points for your continuation.
1.Opening Connection (Actions/Expressions after the Handshake): ______________________________________________________ (Reference Clue: Tyrone’s "hope and nervousness", Malik’s "guilt")
2.Core Plot (Event Showing Reconciliation): __________________________________________________________ (Reference Clue: Both have achievements in their interests; friendship progresses through sharing/apologizing)
3.Character Dialogue (Language Matching Traits):
Malik: _________________________________________________________________________
Tyrone: ________________________________________________________________________
4.Closing Connection (Theme: Balancing Friendship and Personal Pursuits): ______________________________________________________ (Reference Clue: Both need to acknowledge each other’s interest choices)
IV.Practice: Write a "Consistent" Continuation
(B) Independent Writing
Based on the plan above, write a 100 word continuation. Requirements:
1.Include action descriptions, character dialogue, and psychological descriptions.
2.Maintain consistency in character traits, plot logic, and emotional clues.
3.Write neatly with clear sentences and no grammar errors.
V.Peer Review and Revision
1.Exchange study guides with your deskmate. Score their writing using the "Consistency Checklist" below (1-4 points, 4 = excellent) and note any issues.
Malik reaches out and shakes his friend’s hand. His palm is warm but sweaty, and he scratches the back of his neck awkwardly, eyes darting to the floor first. Tyrone freezes for a second—his heart has hoped for this, but nervousness still creeps in. He slowly wraps his fingers around Malik’s, his tight shoulders relaxing a little. “Tyrone,” Malik starts, voice quieter than usual, “I was an idiot before. Laughing at chess club… that was wrong. I saw the poster about your national win—you’re amazing for sticking to it.” Tyrone feels a weight lift off his chest, a small smile tugging at his lips. “I was sad we stopped talking,” he says softly. “And your basketball championship I went to watch—you played so well that final shot!” Malik’s face lights up. They walk toward the gate together, steps matching again. True friendship, they think, is cheering each other on, even with different loves.(They walk toward the school gate side by side, realizing that true friendship doesn’t require shared hobbies—it just needs respect for each other’s choices.)
2.Revise your own continuation writing based on your deskmates’ feedback. Focus on fixing "inconsistent" content and add 1 detail that connects to the original text .
V. Peer Review and Revision
Assignment
1. Revise your own continuation based on your deskmate’s feedback.
2. Collect words and sentence patterns from the original text that "match character traits" to create an "expression bank" for future writing.