Name: ____________________________ Date: _______________

Realistic Fiction Writing Unit: Brainstorming Settings

During this unit, you will write at least 5-10 books (3-4 pages each) about the two characters you chose.

Step One: Make a list of all the places your characters could go (usually one place per book).

Step Two: Later on, use this page to pick a place your characters will visit within a story. *Keep this idea page in a safe place.*

Here are some places my characters might visit:

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The setting

My characters might also visit these places:

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While writing your stories, remember:

Right away, you should tell when and where the story is happening.

Decide:

• The weather

o Sunny, warm, hot, cold, chilly, rainy, snowy, windy, etc.

• The time of year/season

o Spring, summer, fall/autumn, winter

• The time of day

o Morning, afternoon, evening, night

• The place/location

o Pick from the list you made above.

Be descriptive when you begin your story!

(Example: One hot and sunny summer afternoon, Peter and Lucy were building sandcastles at the beach. Sweat was pouring down their backs. All of a sudden…)