Tier 2

Overall Task: You are going to create a childrens story! Now that we have learned about all
the elements of a plot, you are going to apply your skills in a creative, unique way. You will
follow the steps below, and then you will use Book Press or an app of your choice (teacher
approved) to put together your story! We will share these stories with a third grade class at
Union Ridge School.

When writing a short story, consider

Your audience central problems and solutions characters theme

Step one: Choose a genre for your story (Circle Your Choice)

fantasy comedy science fiction action/adventure mystery other: _________

Step two: Brainstorm a list of possible original ideas for your short story. Do this using the
free app kidspiration maps and creating the same organizer below. Or, just type on here.

Story Ideas
(4 of them)
 Step three: What is the problem/conflict of your story?

Choose three possible solutions to the conflict and explain a little below.
Solution 1 Solution 2 Solution 3

Now highlight the solution that is the BEST for your story!

Step four: Create some characters for your story.

Character Name Appearance Personality Role in story

Step five: Decide on a setting.
When? Where?

Step six: Use the previous chart from above to come up with a list of descriptive words to use
in your story.
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Step seven: Climax: Have an obvious climax where the main character has made some sort of
decision that affects his or her situation. It is at this point in the story that the main
character has to deal with the main conflict in the story and tries to solve it.

The problem or conflict in my story is solved when:

Be sure to tie up the loose ends at the end of your story.

Step eight: Briefly outline what will happen in your story. Be sure your points flow in order.
Be sure to include the setting, conflict, rising action, climax, and resolution!

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Step eight: What is the THEME that readers learn from your story?

Step nine: The title of my story is: _________________________________

Step ten: Type a rough draft. Due BY:

Step eleven: Complete the self-editing sheet. Due BY:

Step twelve: Have a peer edit your story (use peer editing sheet). Due BY:

Step thirteen: Make revisions from your self-editing and peer editing. Due By:

Step fourteen: Using a piece of technology of your choice, create a presentation to enhance
your story. It should have images, color, music if you wish, etc. When you share your story
with the class during coffee house, you will present the presentation.

Step fifteen: Attend coffee house and enjoy some coffee, sweets, and stories!

Step sixteen: Field trip to Union Ridge School!