Exposition
-What background information will your readers need to know?
The readers need to know that the protagonist is a city person who is not used to outdoor activities and is going on a camping trip with some friends.
-How will you prepare your readers for the events to come?
I will prepare the readers by describing the protagonist's feelings about going on the camping trip and how they are hesitant but open to new experiences.
-How will you introduce your characters and setting?
The protagonist will be introduced as the main character, and the minor characters will be the protagonist's friends who are experienced campers. The setting will be introduced as a dense forest, and the time will be during the summer.
-Setting
What are the place, the time, and the mood?
The place is a dense forest, the time is during the summer, and the mood is initially hesitant and anxious, but gradually becomes more adventurous and exciting.
-Characters
Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is a city person who is not used to outdoor activities.
Who (or what) is the antagonist?
The antagonist is the protagonist's fear and discomfort in the unfamiliar environment.
Who are the minor characters?
The minor characters are the protagonist's friends who are experienced campers.
-Conflict
Which conflict is present? Character vs. character, nature, self, or society?
The conflict present is self, as the protagonist struggles to adapt to the outdoor environment and is challenged by their own fears and discomfort.
-Describe the conflict.
The conflict is the protagonist's struggle to adapt to the outdoor environment and overcome their own fears and discomfort.
Rising Action
-What is the conflict?
The conflict is the protagonist's struggle to adapt to the outdoor environment and overcome their own fears and discomfort.
-Who or what is the antagonist causing the conflict?
The antagonist is the protagonist's fear and discomfort in the unfamiliar environment.
-What are two events in the rising action?
The protagonist struggles to set up their tent and starts to feel overwhelmed.
The group goes on a hike, and the protagonist gets lost and separated from the others.
Climax
-What choice does the protagonist make to solve the conflict?
The protagonist decides to trust their instincts and follow their intuition to find their way back to the group.
Falling Action
-What are the consequences of the decision that was made in the climax? How is the conflict being resolved?
The consequence of the protagonist's decision is that they successfully find their way back to the group and gain confidence in their ability to adapt to the outdoor environment. The conflict is being resolved as the protagonist learns to overcome their own fears and discomfort.
-What are two events in the falling action?
The protagonist successfully helps the group start a campfire, gaining praise from their friends.
The group goes on a night hike, and the protagonist feels excited and eager to explore.
Resolution
-How does the story end?
The story ends with the protagonist feeling proud of themselves for facing their fears and gaining new experiences during the camping trip.
-What does the protagonist learn? What life lesson does the reader learn?
The protagonist learns that stepping out of their comfort zone can lead to personal growth and new experiences. The reader learns that taking risks and facing fears can lead to positive outcomes and personal development.
Point of View
-Which point of view will you use in your story?
The story will be written in third-person limited point of view.
-Why did you make this choice?
I chose third-person limited point of view because it allows for a more objective perspective on the protagonist's thoughts and actions, while still providing insight into their emotions and motivations.