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1. Start with a hook.
2. Introduce the characters.
Introduce the main characters. Cite their motivation, conflict, and
goals. Stay away from detailed physical descriptions.
3. Construct the body of your synopsis.
Write the high points of your story in chronological order. Keep
these paragraphs tight, don’t give every little detail. Each scene
should include action, reaction, and a decision.
4. Use three or four paragraphs to write the crisis and resolution.
Keep this simple, but make sure you show your main
characters’ reactions. Your synopsis must include the resolution to
your story.
5. Rewrite
Rewrite until each sentence is polished to the point of
perfection. Use strong adjectives and verbs, and always write in
the present tense.
Guidelines in Writing a Plot Synopsis
DRAFT
3. The synopsis should begin at the opening of the story and
1. The time and place should be indicated at the beginning of
synopsis.
2. A brief description of the main characters should be given
as they appear in the story.
told in the same order as the play, and end at the play’s
conclusion.
4. Dramatic scenes that propel the story forward, including
climactic scenes should be described within the synopsis.
5. The synopsis must be no longer than 250 words long.
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6. The story must be told in the present tense and in the third
person.
Grade 9 English Learning Package