Storyboard Template

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DEVELOP THE STORY
START
HERE
Through a combination of interviewing, direct observation and other research, you have become an “expert” on this potential story. That expertise should be in
your reporters notebook, must be substantiated (check your sources!), must be reported legally and ethically, and must be comprehensive.
THREE PLUS SOURCES
THE STORY IN 25 WORDS OR LESS
Primary (with brief explanation):
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Secondary (with brief explanation):
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CONTROLLING CONCEPT
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The 7 Plots
THEME/PLOT(S): _________________________
• Darkness to Light
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• Overcoming the Monster
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• Rags to Riches
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• The Quest
SUPPORT: _____________________________
• Voyage & Return
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• Rebirth
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• Tragedy
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You will find hundreds of
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sub-plots, but all great
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stories involve one or more
of the above. The best
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include ALL!
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FACES OF THE STORY
There are no stories without characters. As a reporter, you need to be looking for people who have overcome obstacles, achieved great things, been disappointed,
etc. Your story may have multiple faces, but must have at least one character to move beyond a report or calendar item. Some of your reporting may not involve
compelling characters, but is still important, and should be published in some form. You and your editor will meet to determine where this reporting goes.
Who are they? _______________________________________
_________________________________________ ________________________________
In a nutshell, why do readers need to meet these characters? ________________________________________________________________________________
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MAKE YOUR CASE TO YOUR EDITOR
You are now ready to present the results of your reporting and possible story presentation possibilities. Prepare your argument and meet with your editor. Notes
from that meeting should go below:
From the editor: Recommendations (check one or more):  further research needed
 online now
 magazine [projected pub date: ______]
 yearbook primary
 yearbook secondary
Explain presentation plans: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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