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The final letter of the IDEA technique represents Action. Remember the simple rule of “show, not tell”. This tip of using action - the character’s actions helps to show how the character responds to the development of the plot. |
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Bad example: James was upset that the bully had ruined his project. Good example: James sank down on the concrete steps and sat motionless for minutes. He stared at his broken project with sad, empty eyes. |
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To summarise, the IDEA technique comprises of Inner Sensations, Dialogue, Emotions and Action. Your child can choose to use these four different parts together or separately. By using this method, your child will be able to write well-developed stories that will score well not only for content but also for language. |
Experiment #7 - Forces (Frictional Force)
Experiment #6 - Forces (Frictional Force)