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1) Read the Story Prompt 🌈
Imagine the scene in your mind. Then decide what happens next.
Story scene: You are walking home when you spot a tiny glowing door at the bottom of a big maple tree. Beside the door is a note that says, "Knock once if you are kind. Knock twice if you are brave." Suddenly, you hear a rustling sound inside the tree.
2) Plan Your Story 🗺️
Write quick ideas for the beginning, middle, and end.
3) Story Helpers 🧠
Use these questions to help your writing.
- Who is in your story?
- What do you find inside or near the tiny door?
- What problem or surprise happens?
- How does the story end?
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4) Draft Your Story ✍️
Write a beginning, middle, and end. Use capitals, punctuation, and time-order words.
5) Check Your Work ✅
Put a check mark when you are done.
- □ I wrote a beginning, middle, and end.
- □ I used capital letters and punctuation.
- □ My story makes sense from start to finish.
Open-ended sheet: There is no single correct answer. Strong stories include a clear setting, an event at the glowing door, and a simple ending.