C/S
What does the C and S in CSPACE stand for?
Character(s) and Setting
What does the P in CSPACE stand for?
Purpose/Problem
What does the A in CSPACE stand for?
Actions (main events/what happened in the story)
What does the second C in CSPACE
Climax
What does the E in CSPACE stand for?
End/Ending
Besides the characters names, what else should go in the C (characters) category? Also, what three things make up the setting?
The characters'...
- feelings
-traits
-behaviors
-point of view
-mood
Setting
-Time
-Place
-Environment
What is the P (purpose/problem) in any story?
It's the central conflict in the story.
It's the bad thing that happens that the characters have to fix.
What are the A (actions) in any story?
The main events that link the problem, climax and solution/resolution together. What happens in the story.
What is the C (climax) in any story?
The Aha moment
The turning point for the main character that leads to solving the problem
What is the E (end) in any story?
The end is where the problem(s) is solved. Also, how the characters feel in the end.
In our story, Ike in the Spotlight, who are the characters? What is the setting of the story?
Characters: Ike, Tad, Ida, mom
Setting: Ike's classroom, Ike's house, auditorium for the Talent Show
In our story, Ike in the Spotlight, what is the problem? Hint! There may be 2!
The problem is Ike wants to enter the Talent Show, but he is scared he will mess up.
Ike lost his magic pebble before the Talent Show.
What are some of the actions (main events in the story) in the story Ike in the Spotlight?
Various answers
What is the climax of the story in Ike in the Spotlight?
Ike found a magic pebble
Ike realizes he doesn't need the magic pebble to be able to sing.
How was the problem solved in Ike in the Spotlight?
Ike realizes that he doesn't need the magic pebble in order to face his fears and sing in the Talent Show, he only needs to believe in himself.
How would you describe some of the characters in the story? Talk about their traits, behaviors, feelings, descriptions, mood or point of view.
Various answers
Why did Ike feel like he couldn't enter the Talent Show?
Ike felt like he couldn't enter the Talent Show because he is shy and is afraid he will mess up.
Summarize the story Ike in the Spotlight using the words first, next, then, after that and finally.
Various answers
Why is the climax of any story important?
The climax of the story is important because it is the turning point. Various answers.
How did the Ike feel at the end of the story?
Happy, proud, courageous, confident, etc.
How would you describe some of the characters in the story? Talk about their traits, behaviors, feelings, descriptions, mood or point of view.
Various answers.
Text to self connection: Have you ever been scared to do something? How did you overcome this?
Various answers.
Summarize the story, Ike in the Spotlight, using the words beginning, middle and end.
Various answers.
Describe where on a story rollercoaster you can find the climax? Why is it there?
It is at the top of the rollercoaster. It's at the top because it's the turning point.
How did Ike's feelings change throughout the story? How did he feel at the beginning, middle and end of the story?
Beginning: shy, scared
Middle: happy, excited, then worried, nervous
End: proud, confident, courageous