The unexpected wedding ring

Question

How does the story start?
Where is the story set?
Who will be your main character(s)?

What problem(s) will the characters face?

How might the problems be resolved?
How will the story end?

Time of Day or Year & Time Period
You may also include the season, the weather, etc. Time period refers to past, present or future.

Environment
For example: the historical or cultural setting; a fantasy world; another planet, etc.

Specific Location & Tone
For example: a cabin in a spooky, mysterious forest; an office on a busy, crowded city street

Point of View & Narrator
Choose ONE point of view: 1st-person, 3rd-person limited, OR 3rd-person omniscient

In 3-4 sentences, describe the setting in your story. Use sensory & figurative language in your description. You may use the Sensory Word List & Figurative Language List if you need help with ideas. After you have written your description, ask AI where you could add more sensory or figurative language. Copy & paste the AI’s description below. Highlight the sensory language in yellow & the figurative language in blue used in the AI’s description. Your description AI’s Description

1. Character vs. ______
Internal or External?

2. Character vs. ______
Internal or External? Conflict Idea

3. Character vs. ______
Internal or External?

Main conflict for your story: Character vs. ?
Internal or External?

Description of Conflict:
How will this affect your characters throughout the story?

Using your favorite AI, explain the main idea and conflict you would like to use in your story. Ask AI to generate at least THREE plot lines for your story. In the chart below, copy & paste the plot line ideas generated by AI. You may choose one of these plot lines to use in your story or you may create a plot line of your own. For help with writing AI prompts, click on the robot picture below. Plot Line Idea #1 Plot Line Idea #2 Plot Line Idea #3

Exposition

Rising Action

Climax

Falling Action

Resolution

Ask AI! Using the info you created on the previous slide, ask your favorite AI where you can add more sensory & figurative language to make your characters more interesting or appealing through the use of direct characterization (description). Copy & paste the character descriptions AI creates in the boxes below. Highlight the sensory language in yellow & the figurative language in blue in both descriptions.
Character #1 Character’s Name Physical Description Age/Occupation Personality Background Information Character #2 Character’s Name Physical Description Age/Occupation Personality Background Information

: Ask AI! Using the info you created on the previous slide, ask your favorite AI where you can add more sensory & figurative language to make your characters more interesting or appealing through the use of direct characterization (description). Copy & paste the character descriptions AI creates in the boxes below. Highlight the sensory language in yellow & the figurative language in blue in both descriptions. Character #1 Character #2

In which section of the plot are you adding a scene with dialogue?

What is the purpose of the conversation?

What information do you want to convey to your readers?

Which characters are talking?

What is the characters’ tone?

What action(s) do the characters perform during the conversation?

Using the information you gathered on the previous slide, ask AI to help you write 4-5 exchanges of dialogue between two characters. Be sure to include which characters are talking, the tone of the conversation, what information you want your readers to learn, and what actions the characters perform during the conversation. Copy & paste the dialogue AI creates in the box below. For help with writing AI prompts, click on the robot picture. Ask AI to Write 3-4 Exchanges of Dialogue Between 2 Characters

Before you begin writing the resolution (conclusion) to your story, reflect on where your characters have been, what they have overcome, what they have learned, and what message you want your readers to take away from your story. Think about the plot and if there are any loose ends that need to be tied up. Remember, you want to provide a satisfying ending for your readers. What was the main conflict in my story?
How can this conflict be resolved in a way that is consistent with the rest of my story?
Are there any loose ends in my story that need to be tied up?
What have my main characters learned as a result of their experiences or what do they now understand?
Do my characters’ reflections on what they learned over the course of the story communicate the message I want my readers to understand?

In 4-5 sentences, briefly summarize the plot of your story up to the resolution (conclusion). Copy and paste your summary into your favorite AI and ask it to provide 3 possible resolutions for your story that will resolve the main conflict and wrap up the plot line. For help with writing AI prompts, click on the robot picture below. Your 4-5 Sentence Summary

Ask AI for 3 Conclusions

Choose ONE of the resolutions recommended by AI from the previous slide or you may develop a resolution of your own. Once you have decided on a resolution, ask AI for 3 possible themes that would fit in with the plot and content in your story. (You may need to include your plot summary with the resolution for the AI to get a complete picture of your story.) For help with writing AI prompts, click on the robot picture below.

Which resolution did you choose?

Ask AI- 3 Possible Themes

Choose ONE of the themes recommended by AI on the previous slide or you may develop a theme of your own. In the chart below, explain the theme you chose to use and WHY you chose it. Then explain the message your theme will convey to your readers. Which theme did you choose?
Why did you choose this theme? What message does this theme convey to your readers?

Answer 1

The Unexpected Wedding Ring

Story Start: The story begins with a young woman named Clara discovering a mysterious wedding ring in her late grandmother's jewelry box just days before her own wedding.

Setting: The story is set in a quaint seaside town during the spring season, characterized by vibrant flowers in bloom and the salty breeze drifting in from the ocean.

Main Character(s):

• Clara, a soon-to-be bride in her late twenties
• Henry, Clara’s fiancé, who is supportive but becomes worried as Clara delves deeper into the ring's mystery.

Problems:

• Clara wrestles with the ring’s origins, uncovering family secrets and unresolved issues regarding her grandmother's past.
• Clara starts to question her own impending marriage, fearing that she may not be following in her grandmother's footsteps.

Problem Resolution: Clara confronts her family's history and discovers that love can be imperfect. This journey helps her appreciate her own relationship with Henry and the meaning of commitment, ultimately leading to a stronger bond.

Ending: The story ends with Clara, feeling empowered and enlightened, incorporating the ring into her wedding ceremony, honoring her grandmother's legacy while affirming her love for Henry.

Time of Year & Period: The story takes place in spring, shortly before Clara’s wedding in the present day.

Environment: The story unfolds in a cozy coastal town steeped in familial history, evoking warmth and nostalgia.

Specific Location & Tone: The specific location is Clara's grandmother's home—a charming, old beach house filled with heirlooms, with a tone of mystery and discovery intertwined with warmth and love.

Point of View & Narrator: The story is told in 3rd-person limited, giving insights into Clara’s thoughts and feelings while maintaining a level of mystery around her family’s past.

Setting Description: The air was rich with the scent of blooming jasmine, and the waves lapped gently against the shore, their rhythm a soft whisper of secrets long held. The coastal breeze swept through the aged, wooden porch, where Clara stood, gazing at the twilight sky that painted the horizon in shades of lavender and gold—promises of both nostalgia and new beginnings.

Conflict Table:

1. Character vs. Self (Internal)
2. Character vs. Family (External)
3. Character vs. Tradition (External)

Main Conflict: Character vs. Self (Internal conflict): Clara grapples with her identity and choices regarding love and family expectations.

Description of Conflict: This internal struggle leads Clara to question her relationship with Henry and her understanding of her grandmother's life, providing depth to her character and enhancing her growth throughout the story.

Plot Line Ideas:

• Plot Line Idea #1: Clara uncovers a hidden letter from her grandmother revealing her summer romance, which parallels Clara's own love life, leading to revelations about love's complexities.
• Plot Line Idea #2: Clara's discovery causes tension between her and Henry as secrets threaten to unravel their relationship, forcing them to confront the meaning of love.
• Plot Line Idea #3: Clara learns to embrace her grandmother's flaws and celebrates her own, emerging stronger in her commitment to both her past and future.

Plot Structure:

• Exposition: Clara finds the ring and begins questioning her grandmother's history.
• Rising Action: Clara discovers her grandmother's love letters, igniting inner turmoil about her own marriage.
• Climax: Clara confronts her family, learning about their struggles and the beauty of imperfect love.
• Falling Action: Clara reconciles her fears, realizing love is not about perfection but acceptance.
• Resolution: Clara wears the ring in her wedding ceremony, honoring her history while embracing her future.

Scene with Dialogue:

• Purpose: Clara expresses her fears to Henry, leading to a pivotal moment of understanding.
• Characters: Clara and Henry
• Tone: Tense but ultimately supportive.
• Actions: Clara is pacing, while Henry sits calmly listening.

Dialogue:

• Clara: "What if I’m making the biggest mistake of my life, just like Grandma?"
• Henry: "You can’t know the future, but you have to trust what you feel."
• Clara: "But it feels like I’m walking in her shadow!"
• Henry: "Then let’s step out of it together."

Summary of Plot: Clara unearths her grandmother's legacy through a mysterious ring that prompts inner reflection and questions about her upcoming marriage. As she uncovers family secrets and her grandmother's past, she contemplates the nature of love and commitment. With Henry's support, Clara learns to navigate her fears and ultimately embraces her unique love story.

Possible Resolutions:

1. Clara secures the ring as a symbol of her newfound understanding of love, wearing it to her wedding.
2. Clara chooses not to wear the ring, using it as a reminder to create her own path.
3. Clara combines her grandmother's legacy with her own vision of love, integrating traditions into her new life.

Chosen Resolution: Clara secures the ring as a symbol of her newfound understanding of love.

Themes:

• Love is not perfect, but it is valid and transformative.
• Embracing family history can enhance personal relationships.
• Every love story is unique, shaped by individual journeys.

Chosen Theme:

• Love is not perfect, but it is valid and transformative.
• Message: This theme conveys to readers that acceptance of flaws—both in family legacies and romantic partnerships—can lead to deeper, more meaningful connections.

This outline provides a comprehensive structure to build your story around Clara's journey with the unexpected wedding ring, enriching both character depth and thematic significance.