Writers sometimes become obsessed with including a plot twist, but be warned: most are used unsuccessfully and ineffectively, especially in short stories. You should concentrate on building up a great character or plot first and then wait to see if a plot twist arrives naturally.
CREATE
Create a short story which includes a character that does something unexpected.
You must: l Create a brainstorm of your ideas and plan the structure for your story
l Have a unique or entertaining character l Use paragraphs l Have accurate grammar and spelling
You should: l Include strong verbs and adjectives
l Choose a character which challenges you l Use the RAFT structure
You could: l Include a successful plot twist
A Speech What I will learn:
to understand and effectively use statistics, anecdotes, rhetorical questions and quotes
The next author and speaker is certainly not limited by her age. Emma Watson, one of the stars of the Harry Potter films, has received many accolades (awards) at a very young age. At the UN Convention on Gender Rights, she made a powerful and articulate speech as the Global Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women.
