DIALOGUE VS THOUGHTSHOTS It is important for a

DIALOGUE VS. THOUGHTSHOTS

It is important for a reader to know how and why the story unfolds. Writers want to show action. Adding dialogue shows action, Adding thoughts allows a reader to get inside the head and heart of the writer.

Dialogue sound like real talk. Author’s use dialogue to show the action or show the character feels. Because dialogue sounds like real talk, a reader gets to know the character by the way (s)he talks Dialogue adds important details and helps us understand the actions of the story or the way a character feels

Practice with Dialogue Look back at New Kid find a spot where the narrator uses dialogue. Name the effect the dialogue has on the reader Explain how the dialogue accomplishes this effect Explain why the dialogue accomplishes this effect

Thoughtshot Writers uses thoughts to show feelings, confusions, etc. of the character Thoughtshot often sound like the writer is talking to the reader Thoughts can state feelings, state the purpose of the piece, give advice to the reader

Practice with Thoughtshot Look back at New Kid find a sport where the narrator uses thoughtshot. Name the effect the thoughtshot has on the reader Explain how the thoughtshot accomplishes this effect Explain why the thoughtshot accomplishes this effect