Task 1 . 2
Write Tools
This is the process for creating a proper abstract.
STYLE
The style will determine the story structure KNOWS
HIGHLIGHT which style your story is
The basic building blocks of news
storytelling. The Core 6 are normally
contained in the nut graph.
NEWS / FEATURE / PROFILE
TOPIC
ISSUE
Type 1 diabetes
because there is no cure for type one
diabetes, patients are left to take five
shots everyday, watch their sugar, and
Who
What
15,000 adolescents in the U.S.
are diagnosed with Type 1
diabetes each year, and
Markaiya was one of them
When
Recently
Where
ANGLE
Markaiya Spencer
Markaiya Spencer
Waianae, Hawaii
Why
There isn’t a cure for type one
diabetes
How
She was complaining because
of stomach cramps, nausea,
and vomiting (signs of diabetes
if not caught and treated), she
was sent to the hospital to find
out she has type 1 diabetes.
When diagnosed, the pancreas is
no longer capable of producing
insulin
SOURCE
Identify your information source(s)
BRAINSTORM
List as many big ideas and supporting details as you can think of. Then group them into categories using the
mind map graphics. These categories will be the basis of your story structure.
You can use a Mindmapping tool on your iPad or connect a Google App.
5 WORD RULE :
Use this techniques to keep your ideas clear and concise.
INSERT YOUR BRAINSTORM IMAGE IN THE BOX BELOW.
MAKE A PLAN
Choose three big ideas and their supporting details from your mind map. Try to adhere to the 5 word rule.
Provide at least 2 key details for every big idea.
BIG IDEAS
TELL ME MORE
What is it
A. body doesn't produce insulin
B. insulin: producing cells in pancreas
How can you get it
A. can occur at any age
B. body’s immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells
in the pancreas, called beta cells
Cure
A. absolutely no cure
B. Has to maintain a certain lifestyle
TOPIC SENTENCES
Topic sentences help you make a very clear and focused message. Readers should clearly understand what
the story is about. Be very direct and don’t forget to include the CORE info.
Please replace the examples below with your topic sentences.
SIMPLE DECLARATIVE STATEMENT
NUMBER STATEMENT
A simple statement.
Use a number word in your sentence.
●
Type one disease is when the body doesn’t produce
insulin.
●
There is only one way how you can get type one
diabetes.
QUESTION
SITUATION/STANCE
Create a question around your topic.
Create a situation and take a stance on your topic.
●
Do you know what type one diabetes is?
●
Although there is no cure to type one diabetes, you
still can live a long healthy life.
ROUGH DRAFT
Write sentences for your abstract in the boxes below. Use the chart above to help you create transitions
between bIg ideas.
Lead
Topic Sentence Do you know what type one diabetes is?
Big Idea (Transition)
Type one diabetes is when the body doesn’t produce insulin.
Tell Me More Insulin is a process of producing cells in the pancreas.
Big Idea (Transition)
You can get type one diabetes at any age.
Tell Me More It occurs when the body immune system system attacks and destroys the insulin
producing cells in the pancreas, called beta cells.
Big Idea (Transition)
Once you have type one diabetes there is no turning back.
Tell Me More Type one diabetes has absolutely no cure.
Conclusion Overall, even though there is no cure to type one diabetes, you still can live a long
healthy life.
FINAL DRAFT
WRITER
Jazmine Calixtro
DESIGNER
Jazmine Calixtro/Kelcy Spencer
HEADLINE
One Test at a Time
SUB HEADLINE
PULL QUOTE
Markaiya Spencer starts a new chapter in life with type one diabetes.
Pull a quote from your story that will interest your audience.
Write your complete paragraph in the box below. Copy and paste your draft here. Reread it and make any
changes necessary so that it make sense. Check for spelling and grammar.
Do you know what type one diabetes is? Type one diabetes is when the body
doesn’t produce insulin. Insulin is a process of producing cells in the pancreas. You
can get type one diabetes at any age. It occurs when the body immune system
system attacks and destroys the insulin producing cells in the pancreas, called beta
cells. Once you have type one diabetes there is no turning back. Type one diabetes
has absolutely no cure. Overall, even though there is no cure to type one diabetes, you
still can live a long healthy life.
CORE INFO
Re-read your rough draft and extract the core information.
Who
Markaiya Spencer
What
Has type one diabetes
When
Recently
Where
Waianae, Hawaii
Why
Not curable
How
She was complaining because of stomach cramps, nausea, and vomiting
(signs of diabetes if not caught and treated), she was sent to the hospital to
find out she has type 1 diabetes. When diagnosed, the pancreas is no longer
capable of producing insulin
Diabetes Doctor
Mae Okihiro
[email protected]
808-255-5915