Writing Our Stories

What makes a story fun to read?

• It has characters doing interesting things
• It only uses very big words
• It has no pictures
• It repeats the same sentence again and again

How can you make your sentences better?

• Use short and long sentences mixed together
• Use the same sentence every time
• Make your sentences all super long
• Start every sentence the same way

What helps your writing stand out?

• Use describing words (like “scary,” “fast,” or “funny”)
• Leave out all details
• Never explain what’s happening
• Only write facts with no story

Why is sharing your writing with others a good idea?

• So you can learn and make it better
• So others can steal your story
• So you never have to write again
• So you don't need to read it

What is a good way to start a story?

• Jump straight into the action
• Write “Once upon a time” every time
• Start with a boring sentence
• Don’t start at all

How can you make your characters interesting?

• Give them names, feelings, and goals
• Only describe what they look like
• Make them all the same
• Don’t let them do anything

What is the purpose of a paragraph?

• To group sentences about the same idea
• To make your writing look longer
• To confuse the reader
• To write random sentences

Why is it important to check your spelling?

• So your writing is clear and easy to read
• So you can use the longest words
• So you don’t have to write much
• So you can confuse the reader

What should you do if you don’t know how to spell a word?

• Look it up in a dictionary or online
• Guess and hope it’s right
• Leave it out of your writing
• Ask someone else to write it for you

How can you make your writing more exciting?

• Use action words like “run,” “jump,” or “shout”
• Only write about boring things
• Use the same word over and over
• Avoid describing what’s happening