What is a character?
Someone in the story! It could be a person or sometimes even an animal or thing!
What is the setting in a story?
Where the story takes place! (lake, home, school)
What is the main idea in a story?
The most important thing that happened in the story! It's what describes what the story is really about!
What would the main idea be for the movie "Toy Story"?
That sometimes toys get left behind and kids grow up, but that doesn't mean that the toys aren't important!
What does a writing need to have in Ms. Swan's class for it to be PERFECT?
Beginning, Middle, End
Transition words (First, Next, Last)
Action words/Verbs (running, climbing)
The ending describes the beginning statement again
At least 9 sentences! (3 in each paragraph)
A beautiful picture at the end!