Myth Story Planning Worksheet

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Date:

Ancient scroll and mythical creatures illustration

📖 Part 1: Your Myth Foundation

1. What natural phenomenon or important lesson will your myth explain?

Why thunder happens

How rainbows are formed

Why seasons change

How mountains were created

Why we should be kind to others

Other: _________________________

2. Write a brief summary of your myth idea (2-3 sentences):

3. Who are your main characters? Describe each one briefly:

Hero/Main Character: _________________________________

Supernatural Being (god, goddess, spirit): _________________________________

Other Important Characters: _________________________________

4. Where and when does your myth take place?

Setting: ________________________________________________

Time Period: ________________________________________________

✏️ Part 2: Plot Planning

5. Plan your story structure:

Beginning: How does your story start? What problem needs solving?

Middle: What challenges does your main character face? What magical events happen?

End: How is the problem solved? What natural phenomenon is explained?

6. List three key scenes you want to illustrate in your myth:

Scene 1: ________________________________________________

Scene 2: ________________________________________________

Scene 3: ________________________________________________

🎨 Part 3: Book Design Planning

7. Plan your front cover design:

Title of your myth: ________________________________________________

Main image for cover: ________________________________________________

8. What format will your myth book be?

Picture book with illustrations on each page

Chapter book with some illustrations

Comic book style with panels

Pop-up book with moving parts

9. What colours and art style will you use for your illustrations?

📋 Answer Key

1. Example selections: Why thunder happens, How rainbows are formed, Why seasons change

2. Example summary:

Long ago, the Sky God became angry when humans forgot to thank him for rain. His booming voice created thunder, and his tears of sadness became lightning. Now, whenever storms come, we remember to be grateful for nature's gifts.

3. Example characters:

Hero/Main Character: Maya, a brave young farmer who speaks to animals

Supernatural Being: Thundros, the Sky God who controls weather and storms

Other Important Characters: Elder Willow (wise tree spirit), Storm Eagle (messenger bird)

4. Example setting:

Setting: Ancient mountain village surrounded by mystical forests

Time Period: Thousands of years ago, before written history

5. Example story structure:

Beginning: The village suffers from endless storms because people have forgotten to honour the Sky God. Maya discovers the truth from Elder Willow.

Middle: Maya must journey to the Sky God's realm, facing dangerous winds and lightning. She learns ancient songs of gratitude from Storm Eagle.

End: Maya teaches her village the songs, calming Thundros. Thunder now reminds people to be thankful, and lightning shows the Sky God's power.

6. Example key scenes:

Scene 1: Maya discovering the truth from Elder Willow during a fierce storm

Scene 2: Maya's dangerous journey through the clouds to meet Thundros

Scene 3: The village learning the gratitude songs and the storms finally calming

7. Example cover design:

Title: The Thunder Keeper's Song

Main image: Maya standing on a mountain peak with storm clouds and lightning above, holding her hands up to the sky

8. Example format: Picture book with illustrations on each page

9. Example art style: Bold, dramatic colours like deep blues and purples for storms, with bright gold for lightning. Watercolour style to show the mystical, ancient feeling.