A. Journal- For 10 silent minutes, brainstorm and write about what you would create if you were paid to write a children's story. DO NOT share this with me, but write it into your documents (Google).
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B. Blog Activity- Now that you have explored some Children's Literature, it should be clear that deeper things are embedded in the meaning of the work.
So, it is time to take the next step in creating a work such as this- a children's story.
There are a number of different ways to begin. Whichever way you choose, share what you complete this period in the last Google document that you created for your children's lit research- clearly label and date today's work, as it will be graded.
Here are the possible beginnings of your idea(s)/ creative work:
1. Decide on what underlying theme your story will discuss through the subtle use of a story.
2. Create a cartoon character or characters, through written description of course, and a setting (environment) that children will respond to.
After you have completed one or both of the approaches above, create a plot plan in the format of a list, so that you are able to begin writing the story from beginning to end.
Remember, share anything and everything you create.
Have fun!
