Foreshadowing

​Foreshadowing!

​You should be excited....

​Foreshadowing!

​You should be excited.... Or should you?

Open Ended

What is Foreshadowing?

​Why would someone even want to use foreshadowing?

​1. It Builds Suspense........

​Liam couldn’t stop grinning as he walked into school. His favorite shirt was on, and he found a penny on the way in—heads up. “Today’s my lucky day,” he whispered, clutching the raffle ticket in his pocket. The whispers about a mysterious prize filled the room, making his heart race.

​Maya sat at her desk, tapping her pencil nervously. “It’s due tomorrow... right?” she muttered, flipping through her planner. She was almost certain she had one more day, but a nagging doubt crept in. Her friends were whispering about the "big assignment," but Maya didn't dare ask for fear of the answer.

Jack smiled as he finished the strange-looking snack his friend had offered him. At first, everything seemed fine, but now, his stomach gave a tiny, uncomfortable gurgle. He shrugged it off, but a few minutes later, a wave of queasiness washed over him. He frowned. Maybe trying new foods wasn’t the best idea...

​1. It Builds Suspense........


2. It Prepares the Reader......

As Emma packed her backpack that morning, she glanced at her cat, Max, curled up silently on the couch. He hadn’t moved much, and his eyes seemed dull. She hugged him gently before leaving. All day at school, she couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong, her heart heavy with worry about what she might find when she got home.

Eli stared out the window, his eyes flicking to the clock every few minutes. The decorations were up, and the cake sat on the table, but the room was quiet—too quiet. "What if no one shows up?" he thought, biting his lip. His phone lay beside him, silent and still.

​What are some of the types of Foreshadowing?

1. Dialogue

2.

3.

​Jake laughed, tossing the ball to his friend. Nearby, a small, fluffy dog wandered up, wagging its tail. The kids gathered around, petting it and giggling. But Sam hung back, eyes narrowed. "I don’t know, guys," he muttered, glancing around. "I have a bad feeling about this."

1. Dialogue

2. Descriptions

3.

The school Jog-a-thon was off to an amazing start. Kids laughed as they raced around the track, the sun shining brightly above. But in the distance, dark clouds began to gather. A low rumble of thunder echoed faintly, hinting at a storm that slowly crept closer, unnoticed by the runners.

1. Dialogue

2. Descriptions

3. Objects or Symbols

The kids rummaged through the old shed, laughing as they uncovered rusty tools and dusty trinkets. “Look at this!” Sarah shouted, holding up an antique lantern. Everything was fun—until Liam found the mirror. It was cracked, its frame covered in cobwebs. The air grew colder as they stared at the jagged glass, a chill creeping up their spines.

​Let's play.....

​If a character says.....

​If a character says.....

​I have never been afraid of heights!

​What could this foreshadow?

​If a character says.....

​All dogs love me!

​What could this foreshadow?

​If a character says.....

​I have never been afraid of heights!

​What could this foreshadow?

​If a character says.....

​I’ve never lost a race before.

​What could this foreshadow?

​If a character says.....

​I don't need any help; I can do this on my own.

​What could this foreshadow?

​If a character says.....

​It's just a small storm; it’ll pass soon.

​What could this foreshadow?

​If a character says.....

​Don’t worry, I locked the door.

​What could this foreshadow?

​If a character says.....

​I don't believe in ghosts.

​What could this foreshadow?

​If a character says.....

​This is the safest place in town.

​What could this foreshadow?

Foreshadowing is like a puzzle. The pieces don’t make sense until the story unfolds, and then you can look back and see how it all fits together!

​Has anyone seen Jurassic Park?

It starts with a billionaire who wants to open a very safe zoo where people can see dinosaurs.

Life Finds A Way.....

​Now I want you to write a little foreshadowing that you can share with the class.