Day 1: Introduction to Creative Writing & Storytelling
- What does creative mean?
- Can you imagine something that is not real?
- Who can tell a story?
- Can stories make us happy or scared?
- Is it okay if two students write different stories on the same topic?
Day 2: Elements of a Story
- Who is the main character in this story?
- Are there other characters?
- Where does the story happen?
- What is happening in the story right now?
- Can a story change its place?
Day 3: Beginning, Middle, and End
- How does the story begin?
- What problem comes in the middle?
- What happens if a story has no ending?
- Can the ending teach us something?
- Is the middle the longest part of a story?
Day 4: Characters and Character Traits
- What is the name of your character?
- Is your character kind, brave, or funny?
- How does your character help others?
- Can a character change during the story?
- Can objects or animals be characters?
Day 5: Setting – Time and Place
- Where is your story happening?
- Is it a real place or an imaginary place?
- What time of day is it?
- What sounds might we hear there?
- How does the setting affect the story?
Day 6: Plot Development (Problem–Solution)
- What problem does the character face?
- Why is the problem important?
- What happens if the problem is not solved?
- Who helps to solve the problem?
- How does the story change after the solution?
Day 7: Descriptive Words (Adjectives)
- What word can describe the character?
- How does this place look?
- Can adjectives help us imagine better?
- Which sentence sounds more interesting and why?
- Can you add two adjectives to one noun?
Day 8: Dialogue in Stories
- Who is speaking in this sentence?
- What marks show someone is speaking?
- Does dialogue make the story lively?
- Can dialogue show feelings?
- What happens if we remove dialogue from the story?
Day 9: Writing a Complete Short Story
- Does your story have all three parts?
- Is your character clear?
- Is the problem easy to understand?
- Does the ending solve the problem?
- What do you like most about your story?
Day 10: Storytelling and Presentation
- Are you speaking loudly and clearly?
- Are you using expressions while telling the story?
- Can the audience understand your story?
- What part of the story did you enjoy telling?
- How can you make your storytelling better next time?