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What is a Story?
A story-is a narrative that conveys a
sequence of events, experiences, or
emotions in a way that engages a reader,
listener, or viewer, often with the goal
entertaining, informing, or inspiring them,
or conveying kind of meaning or
message about human experience.
 Main parts of the story:

1. Setting- the location where the story

takes place, such as school, park or
home.
2. Characters- the people or animals
in the story, including the main
character(s) and any supporting
characters.
3. Plot - the sequence of events that
make up the storyline, including a
beginning, middle and end.

• Beginning or exposition – usually

when the characters and settings are
introduce to the readers.
• Rising action- the moments of your
story that lead up to climax.

• Climax- primary turning point and

what your story has been building
towards. -Most exciting part of the
story where we learn an outcome.
• Falling action- it’s time to begin
wrapping everything up. Leads the
reader to the end of the story.

• Resolution-its time to end the tale!

It is also the time to show the next step
in your characters’ lives. End of the story
4. Conflict – the problem or challenge
that arises in the story, which can be
internal (within a character) or external
from outside forces).
5. Resolution – how the conflict
is resolved or wrapped up at the
end of the story.
a.Narrative stories – these are stories
that tell sequence of events in a
logical order.
ex: The Giving Three
My Summer
Who knows me best

Stories can be told through various

mediums;
1.literature
ex. Drama, poetry, narratives,
fables, parables, fantacy
2.Film
ex. Movie, Cinema, Viva film,
documentary
3.Theater
ex. Opera, dance performances,.
3.Music oral tradition
ex. Love song like love is blind by
Eve featuring Faith Evans, pop song
rock song or oral tradition
4. fictional
Ex. or non- fictional realistic or
fantastical.
 Types of story
1. Historical Fiction- students could
write stories set during significant
historical events such as the American
Revolution, the Civil Rights Movement, or
the space race, incorporating accurate
historical details into their narratives.
2. Mystery- students could create
stories with a central mystery, such as
a missing object, a strange
occurrence, or a crime, and challenge
their peers to solve the case.
3. Science fiction- students could
imagine futuristic worlds, technologies,
or societies, and explore the social,
political, or environmental implications
of their creation.
4. Biographical – students could research and
write stories about real people from history,
science, or the arts, focusing, on their
accomplishments, challenges, or personalities.

5. Fantasy – students could create

imaginary worlds, creatures, or events and
explore themes such as friendship,
courage, or self-discovery.
6. Realistic fiction – students can write
stories based on their own experiences or
observations, or those of people they
know, exploring themes such as family,
friendship, or identity.
7. Nonfiction – students could research
and write informative pieces about topics
such as animals, plants geography, or
history, incorporating facts data and
visual aids into their works.
8. Poetry – students could experiment
with poetic form, such as haikus,
sonnets, or free verse, to express their
thoughts, feelings, or observations in
creative ways.
9. Persuasive Writing – students could
write pieces aimed at convincing their
audience to take action, such as letters to
the editor, speeches, or advertisements,
incorporating evidence, logic, and
emotional appeals into their arguments.
10. Compare and Contrast Writing –
Students could analyze similarities and
differences between two or more things,
such as cultures, technologies, or ideas.
Strategies to teach a story

1.Use guided story

2.Incorporate visual aids
3.Encourage active participation
4.Use storytelling techniques
5.Make connections to real life
6. Provide follow-up activities
7. Use technology
8.Scaffold learning
9. Encourage independent
reading
10. Assess comprehension
Importance of story in teaching English

Stories engage students in the learning

process by making it enjoyable and
entertaining, which helps to build their
interest and motivation.
Thank you for listening!
Prepared by:
Isra J. Abdurajik
Elma Asaddi
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