Realistic Fiction Writing for Kids Episode 2: Brainstorming

The video tutorial guides viewers through brainstorming for a realistic fiction story. It covers key elements such as developing realistic characters, setting a believable scene, identifying a plausible problem, and finding a solution. The example story involves a girl named Mary and her dog Sam, with a snowy day setting and a problem of Sam getting loose. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of realism in each story element and concludes with a preview of the next episode, which will focus on writing an engaging introduction.

What is the primary purpose of brainstorming in story writing?

• To finalize the story details

• To think of different ideas

• To write the introduction

• To edit the story

What should characters in a realistic fiction story be like?

• Superheroes with powers

• Realistic and relatable

• Based on historical figures

• Imaginary and fantastical

Where does the example story take place?

• In a desert

• On a snowy day

• In a forest

• On a sunny beach

What problem does Mary face in the story?

• She loses her homework

• She breaks her toy

• She slips on ice and Sam gets loose

• She forgets her way home

How is the problem in the story resolved?

• Mary calls her parents

• A stranger helps by luring Sam with food

• Mary finds a map

• Sam finds his way back home