Pre-writing+for+DocuDramas

= = = = = DocuDramas ~ NON-FICTION StoryTelling  =

Each storytelling task is framed by the "**story prompt**," requiring pre-writing assignments to ensure rigor and high "**return-on-learning**." However, docudramas require an additional process to gather and organize essential facts before starting the storyARC. Use the //**Seven Steps**// - spending at least 50-60% of the project time getting the content into the zone of excellence!



**Meaning Making [****Steps 1-3]**

 * 1) **StoryPrompt**
 * 2) Understanding **Essential Question** for Investigation
 * 3) **Research** UNTIL . ..
 * 4) Create a **Mind Map** with the essential FACTS to be included. Teacher "signs" off!
 * 5) Develop a **StoryARC** unfolding the story - ensuring a dilemma and a POINT! Teacher "signs" off!
 * 6) Writing the **Narrative**. [The perspective can be creative but facts need to anchor the storytelling]. Teacher "signs" off, checking especially for "//**Take Six Elements**//."
 * 7) Consider **Scoring Traits** for content BELOW

**Media-Making [****Steps 4-7]**


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= Your Mission. . . ROCKIN Content. . . BEFORE Media-Making = =



= TWO Essential Processes for RIGOR and HIGH Return-on-Learning [ROL]  =