Create A Story

Aims:
To introduce the basics of narrative structure in folktale.
To collectively create a coherent and entertaining story.

1 hour. Key stage 3- Adult. 10 to 40 students

• Sample story
• What are stories for?
• The other world: getting into storyland and avoiding the mundane
• Elements of folk tales
  • person, place, event
  • Protagonist: antagonist (hero: villain)
  • The rule of three
  • Good deeds and magic helpers
• Guided story creation