the basic structure of the books that children read. Develop a knowledge of the structures of writing from the books. Once they understand they can start to produce structures pieces of writing
What is the basic story grammar according to Stein and Glenn?
setting
Initiating event
Internal response
Attempt
Consequence
Reaction
what is the setting?
introduction of main characters as well as the time and place for the story action
what is an initiating event?
an action or happening that sets up a problem or dilemma for the story
what is an internal response?
the protagonistsreactions to the initiating event
what is an attempt?
an action or plan of the protagonist to solve the problem