What’s your dialogue?


You are involved in dialogue from the time that you wake up to the time you are asleep. Sometimes you ask questions and sometimes you answer questions. You can make others happy or sad by what you say.


Plan a dialogue


Planning: Read A shady deal on page 44. 1 Copy the table below and fill in what you remember about the features of the dialogue in A shady deal.


Setting Characters Conflict (problem) Mood/tone


2 Use the idea of this scene to create your own dialogue, using different characters and a different setting.


3 Begin by completing a planning grid like the one above. This will help you to think about the following: • Where will the scene take place? • Who will be in the scene? • What conflict will be in the scene? (You can use the conflict in A shady deal or create a different conflict.)


• What will the mood of the dialogue be? (This can change from the beginning of the scene to the end.)


4 What kind of language will each character use? Examples of the kinds of language they could use are: • Rude or polite • Bold or timid • Formal or relaxed


5 What words will you use instead of “said”? Remember verbs and adverbs can show: • Body language of the characters • Movement of the characters • Facial expressions, e.g. timidly, nervously.


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