ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Teaching Without Frills Realistic Fiction Writing for Kids Episode 2: Brainstorming
Are you ready to create your own story? Let’s start by brainstorming, which means thinking of lots of different ideas. We will focus on the most important parts of your story: the characters, the setting, the problem, and the solution. Later, we will add more details when we start writing the story.
First, think about the main character in your story. Characters are the people or animals in your story. They should feel real, like someone you might know. Sometimes, it helps to make the character a little like yourself. For example, I want to write about a little girl and her dog. I will name them Mary and Sam.
Next, decide on a setting. The setting is where and when the story happens. It should also be realistic. I think I want my story to take place outside on a snowy day. Can you imagine the snowflakes falling and the ground covered in white?
Now, think of a problem. What could really happen to a little girl and her dog on a snowy day? Maybe Mary slips on the ice, and Sam runs away. That would definitely be a problem!
Finally, think about how the problem will be solved. How will Mary and Sam be safe again? Maybe a kind stranger sees Sam and uses a piece of food from his grocery bag to bring him back. Then, Mary and Sam can go home to be warm and safe.
Wow, this is going to be a great story! Now that we have a plan, you can check out Episode 3 to see how to start writing your story with an awesome introduction. Happy writing!
Create Your Own Character: Think about someone you know, like a friend or a family member, and imagine them as a character in a story. Draw a picture of your character and write down three things that make them special. Share your character with a classmate and see if they can guess who inspired your character!
Setting Exploration: Go on a mini-adventure around your home or school to find an interesting setting for a story. Look for places that have unique features, like a big tree, a cozy corner, or a colorful garden. Draw a map of your setting and describe what makes it special. How does it change during different times of the day or in different weather?
Problem and Solution Role-Play: With a friend or family member, act out a simple problem and solution scenario. For example, pretend that you lost something important, like a toy or a book. How would you solve this problem? Take turns being the character with the problem and the one who helps find the solution. Discuss how it felt to solve the problem together.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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**Realistic Fiction Writing for Kids – Episode 2: Brainstorming**
Now that you know what realistic fiction is, you can start brainstorming ideas for your story. Brainstorming just means thinking of different ideas. We will brainstorm the most important parts of the story: the characters, the setting, the problem, and the solution. Then we will add more details when we actually start writing the story later.
First, I need to think about the main character in my story. Characters are the people and animals in a story. Remember, the characters should be realistic. Sometimes it helps to make the character kind of like yourself. I think I will write about a little girl and her dog. I will name them Mary and Sam.
Next, I need to decide on a setting. The setting is where and when the story takes place, and it has to be realistic. I think I want to make my story take place outside on a snowy day.
Now I need to think of a problem. What could really happen to a little girl and her dog on a snowy day? Oh, maybe Mary slips on the ice and Sam gets loose. That would definitely be a problem.
Finally, I need a solution to the problem. How will that problem be solved in the end? Maybe a stranger will see Sam and lure him with a piece of food from his grocery bag, and then Mary and Sam can go home to be warm and safe.
Wow, I think this is going to be a great story! Now that I have a plan, check out Episode 3 to see how I start writing my story with an awesome introduction.
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