Storytelling Essentials and Techniques

In this video, Justin introduces the concept of story sequencing, emphasizing the importance of having a beginning, middle, and end in every story. He provides examples using a personal story, a friend's story, and a fictional story about Percy the whale. The video encourages viewers to create their own stories, highlighting that storytelling can be both fun and creative.

What are the three essential elements every story needs?

• A setting, a plot, and a theme

• A hero, a villain, and a conflict

• A who, a where, and a what happened

• A beginning, a climax, and a resolution

What are the three main parts of a story according to the lesson?

• Introduction, body, and conclusion

• Prologue, conflict, and resolution

• Beginning, middle, and end

• Exposition, rising action, and climax

In the personal story example, where did the narrator go with their mom?

• To the park

• To the library

• To the grocery store

• To the zoo

What did the narrator do after returning home from the library?

• Played a game

• Watched a movie

• Read the book they checked out

• Went to sleep

What did Keisha paint for the art contest?

• A sunset

• An elephant

• A portrait

• A landscape

What was the outcome of Keisha's participation in the art contest?

• She was disqualified

• She won first place

• She didn't win

• She got second place

What is emphasized about stories in the fictional story explanation?

• They need a moral

• They must be true

• They can be made up

• They should be long

What happened to Percy the whale in the beginning of the story?

• He found a treasure

• He got lost

• He met a new friend

• He learned to sing

How did Percy's friends find him?

• They used a map

• They saw his shadow

• They heard his song

• They followed his footprints

What is the main message of the final section?

• Stories should be kept private

• Everyone should write a book

• Reading is more fun than writing

• Creating your own stories is enjoyable