The Kelsey’s Vacation

The video tutorial introduces the process of writing a short story, explaining the difference between realistic and fantasy stories. It outlines the writing process, including brainstorming, prewriting, and drafting, emphasizing the importance of story elements like characters, setting, plot, conflict, climax, and resolution. An example story about the Kelsey family's museum visit is shared to illustrate these elements. The story involves a conflict where Matthew gets lost but is eventually found, demonstrating the story structure. The tutorial concludes by encouraging students to write their own stories, ensuring all elements are included.

What are the two types of stories you can choose to write?

• Mystery and Adventure

• Realistic and Historical

• Fantasy and Mystery

• Realistic and Fantasy

What is the first step in the writing process?

• Brainstorming and prewriting

• Writing the first draft

• Editing and revising

• Publishing the story

In the sample story, where is the Kelsey family visiting?

• The Smithsonian Museum

• The Statue of Liberty

• The Henry Ford Museum

• The Grand Canyon

What was the conflict in the sample story?

• Charlie broke a museum exhibit

• The museum was closed

• Matthew got lost in the museum

• The family lost their tickets

What did Matthew do when he realized he was alone?

• He wandered around the museum

• He went back to the hotel

• He stayed in one place

• He asked a guard for help

What is the climax of the sample story?

• The family realizes Matthew is missing

• Matthew falls asleep on the bus

• The family enters the museum

• The family buys tickets

What is the resolution of the sample story?

• Matthew is found asleep on the bus

• Matthew finds a new exhibit

• The family leaves the museum

• The family decides to go home