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 * Goal || The goal is to create a story based on the knowledge about novel development that students have gathered from the unit. Students will create an E-book with music to accommodate the literary devices that are present in their stories. ||
 * Role || Each student is an author of a book, and they will work in teams of two to create one successful story with music to accompany the literary devices present in their story. ||
 * Audience || Students will present their books with the music selections to accommodate their literary devices to their boss. ||
 * Setting || The student has been selected by their boss to work with other employees to create a new product called music-accompanied e-books. ||
 * Presentation || The students will do an oral presentation where they present their books and music selections. ||
 * Standards || For the story writing the following are criteria: requirements, action, creativity, spelling and punctuation, writing process, and characters. For the book presentation the following are criteria: preparedness, requirements, posture and eye contact, speaks clearly, enthusiasm, and attire. ||

=Introduction= You just finished a unit that encompassed the art of story writing. You know how to analyze characterization techniques, point out significant events that are affecting the plot, and how to identify novel development. So now is the time for you to step up to the writing block and make your own story, demonstrating your expertise on story writing. In class I will present a short You Tube video that pertains to the novel, and you will have the chance to refresh your mind on the novel in a way that will bring you fresh ideas for your story. =Task= You work for Random House Inc. publishing company and have been presented the opportunity to work alongside other employees on a new product that will be music-accompanied e-books. Your task is to write a story and pick the most appropriate music to accommodate at least one literary device in the story. You must choose at least three songs for no less than two literary devices in order to complete this job. It will be up to your boss who has the most accommodating music, and if you win, you will receive a raise. "A great novel is a kind of conversion experience. We come away from it changed.”- Katherine Paterson, author of __Bridge to Terabithia__

=Conclusion= If you are reading this conclusion then you have successfully completed your webquest activity! You are now a seasoned writer with one fresh new story under your belt! Did writing the story change your perspective on how a story is developed, and what it takes to make a successful story like __Bridge to Terabithia__? Did your choices in music help you deepen your thoughts on literary devices? Now that you know how to write a story, you realize what it takes to make a story, a skill that you will take with you throughout life. Well done!