Writing Stories with the Story Mountain

Katie·

Writing

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Grade Level4th Grade

SubjectWriting

Original Prompt

Create a slide deck for ages 8-12 for an online class where they are writing only one or two sentences to write a story with a beginning to introduce the character and where and when the character lives, a rising action event or small problem as they go up the story mountain, they reach the climax of the story with the big problem of the story, then they have the falling action where the problem gets solved, and then they have the resolution or ending of the story at the bottom of the story moun...

This workshop is designed to guide students aged 8-12 through the process of storytelling using the 'Story Mountain' framework. In a 30-45 minute session, participants will engage in various activities including brainstorming characters, settings, and problems, which will help them construct a narrative structure divided into five key parts: Beginning, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution. Equipped with materials such as story mountain visuals and sentence starter options, students will map their stories and collaborate on creating a class masterpiece. The workshop concludes with a reflection where students can share their favorite sentences and discuss what made their stories unique, fostering a sense of community and celebration of their creative efforts.