Writing Workshop Concepts and Techniques

The video tutorial is a writing workshop that introduces the concept of a story mountain, where narrative stories build up to a climax. The instructor explains how writers can plan stories using a big idea that builds in intensity from the beginning to the climax. Two example stories are provided: one about overcoming fears and another about the joy of family. The video concludes with a student activity to plan their own stories using the concepts learned.

What is the main theme of the introduction section?

• A historical overview of writing

• A serious discussion about writing

• A playful interaction between characters

• A detailed analysis of a story

What is the purpose of the story mountain in narrative writing?

• To conclude the story

• To describe the setting

• To build up to a climax

• To introduce characters

What is the learning objective for writers in this workshop?

• To focus on character development

• To write stories with multiple climaxes

• To write stories with no climax

• To plan stories that build in intensity

In the example story about overcoming fears, what is the initial fear?

• Fear of dogs

• Fear of darkness

• Fear of heights

• Fear of water

How does the intensity of the fear change in the middle of the story?

• It disappears

• It grows

• It remains the same

• It decreases

What happens at the climax of the story about overcoming fears?

• The character overcomes the fear

• The dog is taken away

• The dog becomes friendly

• The character runs away

What is the big idea in the rollercoaster story example?

• The importance of safety

• The thrill of adventure

• The joy of family

• Overcoming fears

How is the joy of family depicted at the beginning of the rollercoaster story?

• Very high

• Moderate

• Low

• Non-existent

What is the emotional peak in the rollercoaster story?

• Fear

• Excitement

• Joy of family

• Confusion

What should writers focus on when planning their stories?

• Introducing many characters

• Building intensity towards a climax

• Describing the setting in detail

• Using complex vocabulary