Directions: Pretend you are an author preparing to write a short story and you need to identify some of the important characteristics it will have. Using the Text Editor, answer the questions below. What is the plot of your story? What kind of events will occur? How many characters will you have? How old are they? What do they look like? Describe the setting of your story. When will it take place? Is it in a house? Is it in a city or a town? What does the area look like? Set the mood of your story. During what time of day or year does it occur? How is the weather? How are the characters feeling and acting? What is the main idea or message of your story?