01/11/2021
Dear wonderful parents and students,
Now that school has begun in Phnom Penh, please let me know if you or your child may need some help with their homework or to catch up :)
Today, I thought we would start with some fun tips to help write better stories.
I have had so many questions about how to write great stories to hold the reader's attention, so let's get started.
If you want do see some examples before reading, please scroll down to the attachments first.
You've got this!
Step 1: Think of an idea
A good place to start is by reading a book you enjoy. Stop and ask yourself to come up with ideas about how the story might end. You can also write stories based on real‑life experiences, such as your first day of school, an adventure in the park or losing your first tooth.
Step 2: Create a character and a setting.
Think of a character and a setting. Will their main character be a child, an adult or an animal? Will the story be set in the local park, a different country or outer space? Use your imagination!
Step 3: The Beginning
All good stories have a beginning, middle and an end. Get creative to set the opening scene. What's special or different about your main character? Maybe it's a cat who enjoys taking baths, a superhero who can't fly or a princess who lives in a cave!
Step 4: The Conflict or problem
A story with no conflict or problem can be rather boring. You can even introduce a new character to shake things up!
Step 5: The Turning Point
The turning point is usually in the middle of the story and helps to make a story more interesting. It can be a "oh wow" moment, a time where a character discovers a hidden superpower or a surprise that throws the whole story into a spin or a big change. Think of something that the reader would never expect. It doesn't always have to make sense – this is your time to let your imagination take over, have fun with the "turning point".
Step 6: The Resolution
A good story doesn't finish without a final ending. Challenge yourself to link the conflict with the turning point to create a meaningful resolution.
Step 7: The End
A satisfying ending is the perfect way to finish a story. What happened to the characters once their conflict became resolved? Were you able to finally achieve something, or did you learn an important lesson as a result?
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Have a great day!
Warm regards,
Miss Hillary
