Creative Narrative Article Planning
📝 Part 1: Social Group Selection
1. Brainstorm potential social groups you could write about. Check all that interest you:
Gamers
Environmental activists
Music fans (specific genre)
Fitness enthusiasts
Social media influencers
Food bloggers
Fashion enthusiasts
Tech enthusiasts
Other: ________________
2. From your selections above, choose ONE social group for your article:
3. Why did you choose this social group? What makes them interesting to write about?
🎭 Part 2: Perspective and Voice Planning
4. What perspective will you take in your article? Circle your approach:
Celebrating the group (positive portrayal)
Gently mocking stereotypes (humorous parody)
Critical commentary (satirical approach)
Balanced view (showing multiple sides)
5. What tone will you use? Check all that apply:
Humorous
Sarcastic
Admiring
Ironic
Playful
Observational
6. Describe the voice/persona you will adopt as the writer:
📰 Part 3: Article Structure Planning
7. Create a catchy headline for your magazine article:
8. Write your opening hook (first sentence to grab readers' attention):
9. List 3-4 key points you will cover in your article:
Point 1: _________________________________________________
Point 2: _________________________________________________
Point 3: _________________________________________________
Point 4: _________________________________________________
10. Who is your intended audience? Describe them:
🎨 Part 4: Parody Techniques
11. Which parody techniques will you use? Check all that apply:
Exaggeration (making traits bigger than life)
Irony (saying one thing, meaning another)
Humour (funny observations or situations)
Juxtaposition (contrasting different elements)
Stereotyping (playing with common assumptions)
Mimicry (copying their language or behaviour)
12. Give one specific example of how you'll use your chosen technique(s):
13. How will you ensure your parody is respectful rather than offensive?
🎯 Part 5: Final Planning
14. What cultural commentary or message do you want readers to take away?
15. Sketch or describe any visual elements you might include (images, layout ideas):
16. Rate your confidence in writing this article (circle one):
Very confident - I have a clear plan
Somewhat confident - I have most ideas sorted
Neutral - I have some ideas but need more planning
Not very confident - I need more support
17. What questions do you still have about writing your article?
