Beginning:

1. Before you begin writing, brainstorm and make an outline.
2. Remember that the first copy you make is only a rough draft, so, don't spend too much time making fancy writing or wording something perfectly. And don't freak out if you accidentally crinkle your rough draft.
3. Teachers love a good setting. Describe your setting with the five senses.
4. Describing the characters helps the reader understand who they are reading about. Describe how they look, and talk. You can use someone you know as the basis for a character.

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Editing:

1. After you write your rough draft you should look it over yourself. Make sure that you indent the beginning of a paragraph. Also, make sure you indent quotes.
2. Sometimes when you get to a rough spot in your story you may need to read it over numerous times before you figure out the right way to word it.
3. Having a parent read your story and correct it is another good way to go. Also, have them read it out loud to you. You may find something you want to change.

Presentation:

1. When you present your piece, you want to keep your listeners paying attention. Expression is a good way to do that. Talk like your characters, speak in a sad voice if something sad happens, happy if something happy happens. You get the idea.
2. One good way to keep your audience's attention is to look at your audience.