Character Development and Writing Process

This video tutorial teaches how to engage readers by incorporating character thoughts and feelings into narrative writing. It outlines the writing process, focusing on revising to add descriptive details. An example with a character named Amy demonstrates how to enhance a story by showing her internal thoughts and emotions. The lesson concludes with a review of the steps and a preview of future revisions to improve word choice.

What is the main goal of adding descriptions of actions, thoughts, and feelings to a narrative?

• To confuse the reader

• To add more characters

• To engage the reader

• To make the story longer

What is the first step in the writing process mentioned in the lesson?

• Publishing the response

• Editing the final copy

• Drafting the response

• Close reading and analysis of the text

What should you do after reading the writing prompt?

• Ask someone else to write it

• Ignore the prompt

• Generate and plan for your response

• Immediately start writing

What is the purpose of re-reading your story during revision?

• To find spelling errors

• To add more characters

• To identify places where characters could be thinking or feeling something

• To change the plot

How can you show what a character is thinking or feeling?

• By rewriting the entire story

• By adding a sentence or two describing their thoughts or actions

• By changing the story's setting

• By introducing a new character

In the example provided, why does Amy decide to be nicer to Chad?

• She wants to make a new friend

• She remembers being new and without friends

• She wants to impress her teacher

• She is told to be nice by someone else

What does Amy think about when she decides to be nicer to Chad?

• Her own experience of being new

• Her family's vacation

• Her favorite book

• Her favorite food

What is the next step after revising the narrative for character thoughts and feelings?

• Starting a new story

• Adding more characters

• Improving word choice

• Changing the story's setting

What is the final step in the writing process as mentioned in the lesson?

• Generating ideas

• Drafting the response

• Editing and publishing the final copy

• Analyzing the text

What have you learned in this lesson about engaging readers?

• To add more characters

• To use complex vocabulary

• To add descriptions of actions, thoughts, and feelings

• To write longer sentences