2. 1 Writing A Children’s Story using Power Point Overview: Overview: Elements of a story Elements of a story Expectations for Project Expectations for Project

3. 2 Elements of the Story Plot Plot Introduction/Exposition – The characters, conflict, and setting are introduced. Introduction/Exposition – The characters, conflict, and setting are introduced. Complication – Rising Action – The protagonist takes steps to resolve the conflict. Complication – Rising Action – The protagonist takes steps to resolve the conflict. Climax – The peak of suspense. Climax – The peak of suspense. Denouement – Falling Action – The results of the conflict’s climax Denouement – Falling Action – The results of the conflict’s climax Resolution – The conflict is resolved. Resolution – The conflict is resolved.

4. 3 Elements of the Story Conflicts: Man vs. Nature Man vs. Man Man vs. Supernatural Man vs. Machine Man vs. Himself Protagonist : The main Character Antagonist: Who or what is causing the conflict

5. 4 Elements of the Story Characterization: What a person says – speech What a person does – action What others say about the person What a person thinks – private thoughts What a person looks like - appearance Types of characters: Flat – one or two personality traits are revealedStatic - Character does not change Round – three or more traits are revealedDynamic - Character goes through some significant personality change during the story

6. 5 Elements of the Story Point-of-View (simplified) Point-of-View (simplified) First Person – Story is told using “I” First Person – Story is told using “I” Third Person Limited – Author only reveals the thoughts and feelings of one character. Third Person Limited – Author only reveals the thoughts and feelings of one character. Third Person Omniscient – Author reveals more than one character’s thoughts and feelings. Third Person Omniscient – Author reveals more than one character’s thoughts and feelings.

7. 6 Elements of the Story Functions of Setting: Functions of Setting: Gives background information – Time and place Gives background information – Time and place Helps to establish conflict Helps to establish conflict Often helps to reveal character Often helps to reveal character Helps set the mood or atmosphere Helps set the mood or atmosphere

8. 7 Elements of the Story Theme: Theme: A message the author wants to get across in his/her story. A message the author wants to get across in his/her story. Always written in a complete sentence. Always written in a complete sentence. Reflects a universal “truth.” Reflects a universal “truth.” If parents say that doing something is not a good idea, it is best to listen to them.

9. 8 Writing Process Revisited Planning – Brainstorm what you want to write about. Use a graphic organizer. Planning – Brainstorm what you want to write about. Use a graphic organizer. Composing – Get it down on paper. Write your first rough draft. Composing – Get it down on paper. Write your first rough draft. Evaluating – Look it over. Does it contain all the necessary elements? Are their extra details that are unnecessary? Evaluating – Look it over. Does it contain all the necessary elements? Are their extra details that are unnecessary?

10. 9 Writing Process Continued… Revising – All needed details are added. The “dead” words are replaced. Cutting and Pasting is finished. Revising – All needed details are added. The “dead” words are replaced. Cutting and Pasting is finished. Editing – No grammatical errors. All sentences make sense. Organization is present. Editing – No grammatical errors. All sentences make sense. Organization is present. Publishing – Put into PowerPoint for presentation. Publishing – Put into PowerPoint for presentation.

11. 10 Children’s Story PowerPoint Guidelines You will write a children’s story, focusing on the elements that create a good story. You will write a children’s story, focusing on the elements that create a good story. After writing the story, you will create a PowerPoint presentation in lieu of “publishing” your piece. After writing the story, you will create a PowerPoint presentation in lieu of “publishing” your piece. You will present your children’s story PowerPoint to the class. You will present your children’s story PowerPoint to the class.

12. 11 Guidelines The children’s story needs to be a minimum of 200 words. The children’s story needs to be a minimum of 200 words. The PowerPoint needs to contain at least 10 slides. The PowerPoint needs to contain at least 10 slides. All slides must have text and graphics on them. All slides must have text and graphics on them.

13. Example Slide for Children’s Story Jacob was sure things were going to change since Daddy left on a Navy ship to go far, far away. Jacob was sure things were going to change since Daddy left on a Navy ship to go far, far away. With Momma expecting a baby soon, she just would not have time to do all the fun things they did before Daddy left. Daddy’s Gone Away

14. 13 Things to remember Gear your story towards a child of around 4 – 8. Gear your story towards a child of around 4 – 8. Do not use complicated words, but do not dumb down either. Do not use complicated words, but do not dumb down either. Keep in mind that kids are visually attracted to your story, so use a good mix of pictures/graphics, and text. Keep in mind that kids are visually attracted to your story, so use a good mix of pictures/graphics, and text. Write a story you would like to read! Write a story you would like to read! Have fun writing this. Have fun writing this.

15. 14 Graphic References Microsoft Office XP graphics were used throughout the presentation, with the exception of personal photographs taken by the presenter. Microsoft Office XP graphics were used throughout the presentation, with the exception of personal photographs taken by the presenter. Three slides, 4,6,& 12, contain images taken by Misty and Mark Monreal Three slides, 4,6,& 12, contain images taken by Misty and Mark Monreal