Narrative Pre-Write Graphic Organizer

Step 1: The first step is to identify which text you will write your fanfiction about, and the fanfiction format you plan on
using.

Remember, your fanfiction will be based on the novel that you chose from a
What is the original text list provided by your instructor.
you will base your “The Old Man and the Ses”
fanfiction on?
Sc
In 1-2 sentences, explain the type of fanfiction you are planning on writing
en (adaptation, continuation, divergence, or alternate universe).
I plan to create a fanfiction story set in an universe where Santiago, a
e
What type of "change" gentleman transitions, from being a former baseball player to embarking on a
are you implementing?
new adventure, at sea using his athletic abilities and life lessons.

Step 2: The next step is to describe your setting and establish your point of view.

The story unfolds in a quaint seaside town that bears resemblance to the

setting. With a contemporary touch, featuring a baseball stadium located by the

● Where do the events
take place? shore.
● What does it look/feel
Se The village bustles, with energy as the sea air mingles, with the cheers of fans
like? (Focus on the
tti actual physical coming from the stadium. In this atmosphere you'll find Santiagos home
space.)
ng ● What do you need to adorned with a collection of baseball keepsakes.
keep from the original
scene? The bond shared by Santiago and the young boy, along, with the theme of

● When will this take determination.

place?
The tale unfolds in todays time amidst the baseball season.

Po The narrative will center around Santiago narrated from a third person
Identify the point of
int view from which your perspective.
story will be told.
of
Santiagos character, molded by his history, in baseball will impact the story
● Who is the narrator?
Vi
● How will their emphasizing themes of perseverance and reminiscence.
ew
personality influence
the perspective of the
story?

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

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 santiago: Weathered yet sturdy with eyes that hold the wisdom gained from

voyages and innings on the baseball diamond.

Character Enthusiastic and supportive.

● address their
physical appearance
Santiago is always full of energy and quick to offer help.
● address their
demeanor
● address how
they carry themselves
C

ha

ra

cte *if needed

riz The Boy: Enthusiastic,, with shining eyes reflecting admiration.
Character
ati ● address their
physical appearance
on Enthusiastic and supportive.
● address their
demeanor
● address how
The young lad is brimming with energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to lend
they carry themselves
a hand

Character *if needed

● address their
physical appearance
● address their
demeanor
● address how
they carry themselves
Santiago faced a battle to demonstrate his value in a maritime endeavor

Co leveraging his expertise in baseball.

●What is the main
nfl conflict?
●What kind of conflict
ict An inner struggle, featuring the clash, between humanity and the forces of
is it?
nature.

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

Santiago and the boy were introduced in their seaside town highlighting
Exposition: establish
the setting and the Santiagos history as a baseball player and his present life, near the ocean.
character

Santiago makes the decision to embark on a venture, on the ocean finding

Rising Action: create
mood and develop the
similarities between tactics in baseball and methods, in fishing.
conflict as the tension is
building
Santiago encounters a moment where his natural baseball intuition proves
Pl Climax: reveal the
turning point of the essential in conquering a challenge out on the ocean.
ot story

Falling Action: reveal Santiago contemplates the lessons from his experiences. How they shape his
the consequences of the
turning point present circumstances.
experienced by the
protagonist

Resolution:
bring the story to a Santiago comes back, to the village. Tells the boy about his adventures
close and reveal a
universal theme highlighting the enduring message of perseverance and adjustment.

The tale shows how abilities and lessons learned in one aspect of life can be

crucial, in facing obstacles in another emphasizing the lasting strength of

Universal Theme:
in a complete sentence, resilience and flexibility.
identify the message,
moral, or lesson learned

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trademark of Florida Virtual School.