Narrate

=Story planning =

Introduction
A well planned story has a plot that develops from setting the scene at the beginning, through the action in the middle, and to the end where you tell your reader what happens to the characters, clear up any mysteries and tie up any loose ends. Remember, it's fine to make rough, scribbled notes when planning (as long as you can read them!) but always use neat, clear writing when it comes to writing the story itself. 

Narrative Video
 =How to become a good story writer = Being a good writer isn't just about planning. The best way to become a good writer yourself is to learn from writers you enjoy reading - so read lots of stories! Think about how your favourite writers write beginnings, middles and endings. Think about how they describe places and characters, and about how they have chosen words that suit a particular story. Another way to become better is to read your own stories some time after you have written them. Pretend that someone else wrote the story, see how well you think the story is written and then rewrite it to make it better. Most authors, even famous ones, rewrite their stories many times before they are happy to let someone else read them.    Using KidPix to create story books   Our Unassisted Stories    <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; display: block; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; display: block; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; display: block; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; display: block; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> <span class="wiki_link_ext"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; display: block; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"> <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; display: block; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">

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Practice your story planning skills with this interactive story map.


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= =__<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #444444; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em;">Interactive Activities __=



Read through this activity and then try the narrate game and quiz.



This site has many wonderful videos you can use as starting points for your story writing.

This site has many narrative games to help you improve your writing skills.
 * <span style="color: #1c3deb; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 160%;">Narrative Activities and worksheets (Where the Wild Things Are). **

=<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #444444; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em;">Task: To design and make a diorama of a story scene. =

You will capture a "moment in time" from a narrative that you have enjoyed or from one you have written.
Your diorama can be created using any materials that you would like to use. The diorama should show an interesting, exciting or scary moment. Include a written narrative to go with the diorama that explain the scene.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #333333; font-family: verdana,helvetica,arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Some images of dioramas to help your planning.


Dioramas

Dioramas are easy and fun to make. Just follow the instructions below. You will need:


 * [[image:http://www.abcteach.com/_themes/abcteach1/kddbull1.gif]] || A shoe box or similar sized box (keep lid if you have one.) ||
 * [[image:http://www.abcteach.com/_themes/abcteach1/kddbull1.gif]] || paper ||
 * [[image:http://www.abcteach.com/_themes/abcteach1/kddbull1.gif]] || pencils, crayons, markers ||
 * [[image:http://www.abcteach.com/_themes/abcteach1/kddbull1.gif]] || glue ||
 * [[image:http://www.abcteach.com/_themes/abcteach1/kddbull1.gif]] || yarn, scraps of material or anything for extra effects. ||

Step 1. Decide on a narrative. (for example; Cinderella, Star Wars, Matilda...etc.)

Step 2.
 * [[image:http://www.abcteach.com/_themes/abcteach1/kddbull1.gif]] || Cut a piece a paper to fit the back (inside) of the box and two pieces for the sides. ||
 * [[image:http://www.abcteach.com/_themes/abcteach1/kddbull1.gif]] || Draw the setting on these pieces of paper. (For example; Cinderella may have a castle as background with a coach and Cinderella in the front) Colour your drawings - you may use different media (be aware that paint takes a while to dry). ||
 * [[image:http://www.abcteach.com/_themes/abcteach1/kddbull1.gif]] || Paste the setting pieces in the box. ||

Step 3.
 * [[image:http://www.abcteach.com/_themes/abcteach1/kddbull1.gif]] || Draw and color individual pieces: (for example; Cinderella would have the Prince, Cinderella, coach, horses, etc.). ||
 * [[image:http://www.abcteach.com/_themes/abcteach1/kddbull1.gif]] || Decide where you want these to be in the diorama.

Some should be back and some forward, some could be hanging from the top or attached to the side. You can use yarn to hang things. ||

HINT: To make your objects stand up...fold the bottom 1/4 inch back. Glue the bottom to the floor of the diorama. If the object falls backward make a small strip and attach it to the back of the object on one side and the other side can be attached to the back or bottom.

Step 4.
 * [[image:http://www.abcteach.com/_themes/abcteach1/kddbull1.gif]] || Use the extra materials to add the finishing touches. You can use small plastic animals, people, etc. ||
 * [[image:http://www.abcteach.com/_themes/abcteach1/kddbull1.gif]] || Have fun. Store for future use by putting the lid on the box. ||

For those who are creative: Write a story or a play to go with your diorama.