Planning and Analyzing Sequels

This video tutorial guides students on how to plan and write a sequel to a story, using 'The Three Bears' as a base. It covers the steps from analyzing the original text to drafting and revising the sequel. The lesson emphasizes the importance of continuity and character development, using a story mountain graphic organizer to plan the sequence of events. Students are encouraged to focus on specific events rather than covering too much, ensuring the sequel is coherent and engaging.

What is the main focus of the lesson on planning a sequence of events for a sequel?

• Deciding what makes sense to happen next

• Learning about different genres

• Creating a new story from scratch

• Analyzing the original story's characters

Which step involves generating and planning ideas for the sequel?

• First step

• Fourth step

• Second step

• Third step

What character traits are associated with the bears in the original story?

• Mysterious and cunning

• Rude and selfish

• Kind and methodical

• Reckless and adventurous

What is a sequel in the context of storytelling?

• A retelling of the original story

• A summary of the original story

• A completely new story

• A continuation of the original story

What is a common mistake when planning a sequel?

• Using a graphic organizer

• Focusing on too many events

• Starting where the original story left off

• Zooming in on specific events

What tool is suggested for planning the sequence of events in a sequel?

• Character map

• Story mountain graphic organizer

• Timeline chart

• Mind map

What event marks the beginning of the sequel in the lesson's example?

• Goldilocks apologizing

• The bears finding Goldilocks' hat

• Goldilocks running away

• The bears going for a walk

How does Goldilocks' character change in the sequel?

• She becomes more reckless

• She remains the same

• She becomes more selfish

• She realizes her mistakes

What is the final outcome of the sequel in the lesson's example?

• Goldilocks apologizes but the bears reject her

• The bears move to a new house

• Goldilocks runs away again

• Goldilocks and the bears become friends

Why is it important for a sequel to make sense with the original story?

• To change the genre of the story

• To introduce new characters

• To make it a completely new story

• To ensure continuity and coherence