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Storytelling and Writing Workshop

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Storytelling and Writing Workshop

Storytelling and Writing Workshop

Students sharing stories in a circle

📖 Part 1: Story Elements

1. What are the four main elements of a story? Circle all that apply:

Characters

Setting

Problem

Resolution

Colour

Size

2. Which of these is the BEST example of a setting?

A brave young girl

A mysterious forest in Rotorua

The girl was lost

She found her way home

✍️ Part 2: Story Planning

3. Plan your story by filling in the details below:

Main Character: ________________________________

Setting (Where and when): ________________________________

Problem your character faces:

How will the problem be solved?

4. What makes your character special or interesting?

🎨 Part 3: Creative Writing

5. Write your short story using the plan from Part 2. Remember to include:

• A clear beginning, middle, and end

• Descriptive language to help readers picture your story

• Dialogue (what characters say to each other)

🔍 Part 4: Editing Checklist

6. Read through your story and check each item when you've completed it:

I used capital letters at the start of sentences

I used full stops at the end of sentences

I checked my spelling

My sentences make sense

I included descriptive words

My story has a clear beginning, middle, and end

7. Match the writing techniques with their examples:
1. Dialogue
2. Descriptive language
3. Setting description
A. "Help me!" cried the lost tramper
B. The ancient kauri trees towered above
C. On a misty morning in Wellington

🗣️ Part 5: Peer Feedback

8. After listening to a classmate's story, write one thing you liked about it:
9. Write one suggestion to help make their story even better:
10. What was your favourite part of today's storytelling workshop?

Sharing stories in the story circle

Listening to the teacher's story

Planning my own story

Writing my story

Sharing with classmates

Giving and receiving feedback

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