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Jotting about setting & Thinking like a geographer

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Today, Readers, I will teach you a strategy on how to think and jot about the setting of your story.

Why do we do this?

It helps us understand the character more.

It helps us make a personal connection to that setting.

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Let’s keep this question in our head when jotting…

How does the setting affect the character?

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Here are some steps when thinking like a geographer in your Fiction Text

How does the setting affect the character?

  • Pay close attention to setting when you read - Envision in your mind what that looks like

  • What kind of place do they live in?

  • What are the places, building, natural resources around them?

  • What are the struggles or opportunities?

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STEPS:

Pay close attention to setting when you read - Envision in your mind what that looks like

What kind of place do they live in?

What are the places, buildings, natural resources around them?

What are the struggles or opportunities?

Answer: How does the setting affect the character?

Watch me as I explore this map and describe how the setting affects the character.

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How does the setting in your story affect the character?

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Practice

Today, you will create a map showing the setting of your story.

Don’t forget to answer:

How does this affect your character?

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