Strategy
What does “Somebody” stand for in SWBST?
The main character of the story.
The main character or protagonist in the story replaces which word in SWBST?
Somebody
: "Cinderella wanted to go to the Prince's ball but ________. So, Cinderella's godmother helped her to get to the ball and meet the Prince. Then Cinderella escaped her hard life by marrying the prince."
her evil stepmother and stepsisters made her do work instead
The Lion King
“Simba wanted to ________, but ________. So, ________. Then ________.”
Simba wanted to reclaim his kingdom but Scar had taken over so he returned home to confront Scar. Then, he became king and restored balance
Hansel and Gretel
"Hansel and Gretel wanted to find their way home but the witch captured them. They sang songs while walking. So, they tricked the witch and escaped. Then they returned home safely."
"They also sang songs while walking"
What does “Wanted” tell us in a SWBST summary?
What the main character wants or is trying to achieve.
The “conflict” or challenge is shown in which part?
but
"The Big Bad Wolf wanted pigs for dinner _____________. So the wolf blew down the houses, except for the one made of brick. Then the pigs were safe, and the wolf went hungry. "
but they kept hiding in new homes made of straw, sticks, and brick.
Frozen
“Anna wanted to ________, but ________. So, ________. Then ________.”
“Anna wanted to save her sister Elsa , but Elsa accidentally froze the kingdom . So, she worked with Kristoff and Olaf . Then they saved Arendelle and Elsa learned to control her powers .”
Rapunzel
"Rapunzel wanted to leave the tower and she counted all the bricks in her room. But the witch had locked her inside. So, the prince climbed her hair to rescue her. Then they escaped and lived happily."
"and she also counted all the bricks in her room"
What does “But” represent in SWBST?
The problem or obstacle that gets in the way of the goal.
When the character takes action to solve a problem, which word shows this?
So
"Goldilocks wanted to explore the bears’ house but she wasn't supposed to be there. So, _______________. Then the bears came home and she ran away."
she tried out the bear's things anyway
Moana
“Moana wanted to ________, but ________. So, ________. Then ________.”
“Moana wanted to save her island , but the ocean was dangerous and the demigod Maui resisted . So, she journeyed across the ocean . Then she restored Te Fiti’s heart and saved her people .”
The Ugly Duckling
"The ugly duckling wanted to fit in but the other animals teased him. He waddled in circles every morning. So, he kept searching for a place where he belonged. Then he grew into a beautiful swan."
"He also waddled in circles every morning"
What does “So” represent in SWBST?
The action the character takes to overcome the problem.
The character’s goal or desire is represented by which word?
Wanted
"Little Red Riding Hood wanted to visit her grandmother but the wolf pretended to be Grandma after he ate her. _______________________. Then the woodsman saved her and her grandmother."
So, when she figured it out, Little Red Riding Hood screamed and tried to escape
Finding Nemo
“Marlin wanted to ________, but ________. So, ________. Then ________.”
“Marlin wanted to find his son Nemo , but Nemo was captured by a diver. So, he traveled across the ocean with Dory. Then he reunited with Nemo safely.”
Puss in Boots
"Puss in Boots wanted to make his master wealthy but the king didn’t know him. So, he tricked the ogre. Then his master married the princess and Puss danced in the streets."
"and Puss also danced in the streets"
What does “Then” mean in SWBST?
The outcome or result after the character takes action.
In SWBST, the “effect” is shown in which part?
so
"Jack wanted to get wealth but he didn’t have money and the giant was dangerous. So, he climbed the beanstalk and stole treasures. _____________"
Then he chopped down the beanstalk and escaped the giant.
Beauty and the Beast
“Belle wanted to ________, but ________. So, ________. Then ________.”
“Belle wanted to save her father , but her father was captured by the Beast . So, she took his place . Then he helped the Beast break the curse and he returned to human form .”
Snow White
"Snow White wanted to be safe from the evil queen but the queen tried to poison her. So, she hid in the forest and she picked flowers along the way. Then the prince rescued her."
"and she picked flowers along the way"