Destiny’s Draft

Worksheet Description

The worksheet prompts students to delve into the concept of creating a self-fulfilling prophecy within the context of a story. It guides them through the process of conceptualizing a prophecy, deciding when their character will discover it, and contemplating the character’s reaction to the prophecy. The worksheet encourages thought about the mechanism by which the prophecy may come true, often due to the character’s own actions or flaws, and asks students to pinpoint when the character realizes the prophecy has been fulfilled.

“Destiny’s Draft – Crafting Prophecies” is aimed at teaching students the dynamics of self-fulfilling prophecies in storytelling. It educates them on how to construct a prophecy that is intriguing and integral to the plot and character development. Students learn to create narrative tension by playing with the character’s knowledge and feelings about the prophecy. This exercise not only bolsters creative writing skills but also deepens the understanding of literary elements such as foreshadowing, character arc, and thematic significance.