Putting on our Creative Thinking Caps

After much anticipation, we have finally started writing our fractured fairy tales. We have covered six very important Story Elements. Below is an anchor chart we have in our class to remind us what they are. Students have been brainstorming ideas for their fractured stories, and organized them on a story map. We are using the graphic organizer maps to guide us as we write. These are kept inside their duotangs, and students are welcome to take them home anytime to share their work.

Detailed instructions for this task can be found using this link:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rcX4vrAvEE2d0fFeF1dOsWt-auFzhyXSiFX1526k-wU/edit?usp=sharing

We watched a video about descriptive writing strategies and what authors do to make their writing outstanding. Students are encouraged to watch it again as it talks about the importance of capturing the readers attention using the five senses.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSoRzTtwgP4

The assignment due date will be determined as we progress through the beginning stages of the writing process.

At home, you can ask your child about their fractured story plan.

  • What is the main problem in your story? 
  • What are the 3 attempts your characters take to solve the problem?
  • How is your character fractured?
  • How is your story fractured? 
  • Who is telling the story? 
  • What is the climax of your story? 





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