Question
Assignment Instructions:
Read the short passage “The Reader.”
Imagine how the story might continue after Jorge enters the secret passageway and write an ending to this story using the criteria listed below. (You may use the graphic organizer under these instructions for help, but you do NOT have to turn this in.) Your story must be TYPED in a Google document. (Do NOT copy & paste.) Use these instructions if you are not sure how to sign in to your school Google account. Per school policy, all writing assignments must now be completed in a Google Doc or in Google Slides. No other formats will be accepted. Any assignments submitted in a format other than a Google Docs or Google Slides link will temporarily receive a zero until the link is submitted.
It is ok to use AI to help generate ideas for your story like you did last semester, but the majority of the story should be written in your own words. Your narrative should be no more than 25% written by AI.
When you have finished writing, copy & paste your story into the discussion text box as your initial post. Use these instructions on how to complete a discussion assignment if you need help.
In the Unit 2 Lesson 6 Discussion, you will be receiving feedback about your story from your classmates. When you get to Unit 3 Lesson 1, view the feedback left for you in the Discussion threads and revise your story as needed.
In Unit 3 Lesson 2, submit the link to the final draft of your story to the assessment at the end of the lesson. Make sure the share settings are set to either “Anyone with the link can EDIT” or “Anyone at Georgia Connections Academy can EDIT” so your teachers can make comments, if necessary. Use these instructions if you need help with your share settings.
Requirements/Writer’s Checklist:
❏ Use 3rd Person Point of View - Remember, you are speaking as the narrator, so use 3rd person pronouns like “he” and “his.”
❏ Your story should be 1-2 pages (double-spaced) and should include the following:
❏ Setting- Use sensory language to describe where the passageway leads.
❏ Characterization- Create at least one character Jorge meets. Use sensory language & be descriptive!
❏ Dialogue- Include a conversation between Jorge and the new character. (Must have at least 4 lines of dialogue, properly punctuated.)
❏ Resolution & Conclusion- How does the story end?
❏ Use active voice. Avoid using too many being verbs like is, was, were, etc.
❏ 3 paragraphs minimum (1- 2 pages, double-spaced)
❏ Use proper spelling and conventions, including MLA Format.
Help Resources:
MLA Google Template
Portfolio Help Video
Punctuating Dialogue Help
Sensory Word List
Extra Credit:
To earn extra credit, include a drawing of the setting and/or the new character Jorge meets OR create a collage of pictures that represent the setting and/or the new character. (Google Images is a great place to find pictures to use in your collage.) Submit your drawing or collage to the drop box along with your narrative.
Narrative Writing Outline
A narrative is a spoken or written account of a series of connected events; in other words, a story.
Beginning
(In the climax of the story, Jorge is trapped in the secret passageway.)
Setting- Where does the secret passageway lead?
Describe the setting using sensory language.
...Jorge began walking away from his bedroom, away from his armchair and the comfort of his home. Each step took him farther into the dark and mysterious tunnel.
Begin Your Story Here…
Characterization- Create at least one character Jorge meets. Use sensory language in your description.
Middle
(In the falling action, what steps do Jorge & the new character take to overcome the conflict?)
Action- What do Jorge & the new character do? Use active voice.
Dialogue- Include a conversation between Jorge and the new character. (Must have at least 4 lines of dialogue & must use correct punctuation for dialogue.)
End
(In the resolution, how is the conflict resolved? You MUST have a resolution. No cliffhangers!)
Resolution- How is the conflict resolved? Does Jorge go back home?
Conclusion- How does the story end? What has Jorge learned from this experience?
Read the short passage “The Reader.”
Imagine how the story might continue after Jorge enters the secret passageway and write an ending to this story using the criteria listed below. (You may use the graphic organizer under these instructions for help, but you do NOT have to turn this in.) Your story must be TYPED in a Google document. (Do NOT copy & paste.) Use these instructions if you are not sure how to sign in to your school Google account. Per school policy, all writing assignments must now be completed in a Google Doc or in Google Slides. No other formats will be accepted. Any assignments submitted in a format other than a Google Docs or Google Slides link will temporarily receive a zero until the link is submitted.
It is ok to use AI to help generate ideas for your story like you did last semester, but the majority of the story should be written in your own words. Your narrative should be no more than 25% written by AI.
When you have finished writing, copy & paste your story into the discussion text box as your initial post. Use these instructions on how to complete a discussion assignment if you need help.
In the Unit 2 Lesson 6 Discussion, you will be receiving feedback about your story from your classmates. When you get to Unit 3 Lesson 1, view the feedback left for you in the Discussion threads and revise your story as needed.
In Unit 3 Lesson 2, submit the link to the final draft of your story to the assessment at the end of the lesson. Make sure the share settings are set to either “Anyone with the link can EDIT” or “Anyone at Georgia Connections Academy can EDIT” so your teachers can make comments, if necessary. Use these instructions if you need help with your share settings.
Requirements/Writer’s Checklist:
❏ Use 3rd Person Point of View - Remember, you are speaking as the narrator, so use 3rd person pronouns like “he” and “his.”
❏ Your story should be 1-2 pages (double-spaced) and should include the following:
❏ Setting- Use sensory language to describe where the passageway leads.
❏ Characterization- Create at least one character Jorge meets. Use sensory language & be descriptive!
❏ Dialogue- Include a conversation between Jorge and the new character. (Must have at least 4 lines of dialogue, properly punctuated.)
❏ Resolution & Conclusion- How does the story end?
❏ Use active voice. Avoid using too many being verbs like is, was, were, etc.
❏ 3 paragraphs minimum (1- 2 pages, double-spaced)
❏ Use proper spelling and conventions, including MLA Format.
Help Resources:
MLA Google Template
Portfolio Help Video
Punctuating Dialogue Help
Sensory Word List
Extra Credit:
To earn extra credit, include a drawing of the setting and/or the new character Jorge meets OR create a collage of pictures that represent the setting and/or the new character. (Google Images is a great place to find pictures to use in your collage.) Submit your drawing or collage to the drop box along with your narrative.
Narrative Writing Outline
A narrative is a spoken or written account of a series of connected events; in other words, a story.
Beginning
(In the climax of the story, Jorge is trapped in the secret passageway.)
Setting- Where does the secret passageway lead?
Describe the setting using sensory language.
...Jorge began walking away from his bedroom, away from his armchair and the comfort of his home. Each step took him farther into the dark and mysterious tunnel.
Begin Your Story Here…
Characterization- Create at least one character Jorge meets. Use sensory language in your description.
Middle
(In the falling action, what steps do Jorge & the new character take to overcome the conflict?)
Action- What do Jorge & the new character do? Use active voice.
Dialogue- Include a conversation between Jorge and the new character. (Must have at least 4 lines of dialogue & must use correct punctuation for dialogue.)
End
(In the resolution, how is the conflict resolved? You MUST have a resolution. No cliffhangers!)
Resolution- How is the conflict resolved? Does Jorge go back home?
Conclusion- How does the story end? What has Jorge learned from this experience?
Answers
GPT-4o mini
**The Reader – Continuation**
Jorge began walking away from his bedroom, away from his armchair and the comfort of his home. Each step took him farther into the dark and mysterious tunnel, the stone walls damp and cool against his fingertips. The flickering light of his small flashlight illuminated patches of moss and lichen that clung to the walls, emitting an earthy odor mixed with the faint scent of mustiness. The air grew thicker, laden with anticipation, as he ventured deeper into the passageway, the sound of his footsteps echoing like whispered secrets in the silence.
Suddenly, the tunnel opened up into a cavernous room bathed in an otherworldly glow. Shimmering crystals hung from the ceilings like stars frozen in time, casting colorful reflections that danced across the walls. In the center of the room stood an ancient marble pedestal, upon which rested an ornately bound book, its pages fluttering as though a gentle breeze caressed them. Just as Jorge stepped closer, a figure emerged from the shadows, a woman draped in flowing emerald robes, her eyes glinting with a knowing glimmer.
"Welcome, traveler," she said, her voice smooth and melodic. "I am Elara, the keeper of stories long lost to time. Few dare to enter this place, and fewer still have ventured so far."
Jorge, awestruck, replied, "I-I found the passageway in my house. What is this place?"
Elara smiled warmly, her expression inviting. "This is a sanctuary for stories. Each tale contained within these walls possesses the power to change lives, but only those who seek knowledge may read them. Do you seek to uncover secrets, Jorge?"
He nodded fervently, despite the weight of uncertainty in his stomach. "What if I don’t have the right to read them? What if I ruin it?"
"You have come this far; that alone makes you worthy," Elara reassured him. "But remember, knowledge carries responsibility. Choose wisely what you wish to learn."
With a determined heart, Jorge stepped closer to the pedestal, the air around the book buzzing with energy. As he opened the pages, he could feel the warmth emanating from them, almost as if the words themselves were alive. Letters swirled and danced, forming images and stories that enveloped him, drawing him into a vast universe of adventure, wisdom, and emotion. Jorge spent what felt like hours lost in the tales woven into the fabric of the book, his mind overflowing with the richness of forgotten histories and untold futures.
Finally, as he closed the book, a surge of clarity washed over him. "I understand now," he said, looking up at Elara. "I can take these stories back with me and share them. They don’t belong just to this place."
Elara nodded, a proud smile lighting her features. "Indeed, you have learned an important truth. Stories can guide us, shape us, and transform our worlds. Make sure their wisdom flows to others."
With newfound resolve, Jorge clasped the edges of the book. As he turned to leave, the passageway behind him shimmered, illuminating his path back home. He glanced back at Elara, a sense of gratitude swelling in his chest.
"Thank you, Elara," he called out, his voice echoing as he stepped into the passageway.
"You carry your stories now; use them wisely!" she replied, her voice fading into the distance.
Emerging back into his room, Jorge felt different. He was no longer just a reader; he was a keeper of stories, destined to share their magic. As he placed the bound book on his desk, he smiled, ready to weave his own tale into the fabric of his world. The adventure had just begun.
Jorge began walking away from his bedroom, away from his armchair and the comfort of his home. Each step took him farther into the dark and mysterious tunnel, the stone walls damp and cool against his fingertips. The flickering light of his small flashlight illuminated patches of moss and lichen that clung to the walls, emitting an earthy odor mixed with the faint scent of mustiness. The air grew thicker, laden with anticipation, as he ventured deeper into the passageway, the sound of his footsteps echoing like whispered secrets in the silence.
Suddenly, the tunnel opened up into a cavernous room bathed in an otherworldly glow. Shimmering crystals hung from the ceilings like stars frozen in time, casting colorful reflections that danced across the walls. In the center of the room stood an ancient marble pedestal, upon which rested an ornately bound book, its pages fluttering as though a gentle breeze caressed them. Just as Jorge stepped closer, a figure emerged from the shadows, a woman draped in flowing emerald robes, her eyes glinting with a knowing glimmer.
"Welcome, traveler," she said, her voice smooth and melodic. "I am Elara, the keeper of stories long lost to time. Few dare to enter this place, and fewer still have ventured so far."
Jorge, awestruck, replied, "I-I found the passageway in my house. What is this place?"
Elara smiled warmly, her expression inviting. "This is a sanctuary for stories. Each tale contained within these walls possesses the power to change lives, but only those who seek knowledge may read them. Do you seek to uncover secrets, Jorge?"
He nodded fervently, despite the weight of uncertainty in his stomach. "What if I don’t have the right to read them? What if I ruin it?"
"You have come this far; that alone makes you worthy," Elara reassured him. "But remember, knowledge carries responsibility. Choose wisely what you wish to learn."
With a determined heart, Jorge stepped closer to the pedestal, the air around the book buzzing with energy. As he opened the pages, he could feel the warmth emanating from them, almost as if the words themselves were alive. Letters swirled and danced, forming images and stories that enveloped him, drawing him into a vast universe of adventure, wisdom, and emotion. Jorge spent what felt like hours lost in the tales woven into the fabric of the book, his mind overflowing with the richness of forgotten histories and untold futures.
Finally, as he closed the book, a surge of clarity washed over him. "I understand now," he said, looking up at Elara. "I can take these stories back with me and share them. They don’t belong just to this place."
Elara nodded, a proud smile lighting her features. "Indeed, you have learned an important truth. Stories can guide us, shape us, and transform our worlds. Make sure their wisdom flows to others."
With newfound resolve, Jorge clasped the edges of the book. As he turned to leave, the passageway behind him shimmered, illuminating his path back home. He glanced back at Elara, a sense of gratitude swelling in his chest.
"Thank you, Elara," he called out, his voice echoing as he stepped into the passageway.
"You carry your stories now; use them wisely!" she replied, her voice fading into the distance.
Emerging back into his room, Jorge felt different. He was no longer just a reader; he was a keeper of stories, destined to share their magic. As he placed the bound book on his desk, he smiled, ready to weave his own tale into the fabric of his world. The adventure had just begun.