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GOALS ARE THE GOAL!
THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE �WHEN YOU’VE LOST THE PLOT
A boy ate his dinner.
The End.
Dinner�Chapter One
Why should we care about this? �
Is it a happy ending or a sad ending?
�We don’t know, because this character doesn’t have a GOAL.
A GOOD PLOT STARTS WITH A GOOD OPENING
We use the first few lines to decide if we want to read the rest of a story. �They need to tell us what the story is about!
J.P. sat down to eat his dinner. It was a whole plate of broccoli. Ten pieces to be exact. He was determined to finish his whole plate because his mum had made poi for dessert. J.P. loved poi. But J.P. hated broccoli.
J.P.’s Dinner�Chapter One
WHO was?
Of WHAT?
WHY?
WHEN and WHERE?
GOALS
Character name: J.P. Fa’atea
WHAT
WHO
WHY
2-3 most important character traits
J.P. loves poi. �He hates broccoli. �He is very determined �and cunning.
What does this character want to have or achieve?
J.P. wants to finish all of his broccoli so he can have dessert.
Why is this their goal?
His mum has made his favourite (poi)!
WHEN AND WHERE
2-3 important details about when and where your story takes place
This story takes place at J.P.’s house at dinnertime.
WHO
J.P. sat down to eat his dinner. It was a whole plate of broccoli. Ten pieces to be exact. He was determined to finish his whole plate because his mum had made poi for dessert. J.P. loved poi. But J.P. hated broccoli.
J.P.’s Dinner�Chapter One
WHEN
J.P. sat down to eat his dinner. It was a whole plate of broccoli. Ten pieces to be exact. He was determined to finish his whole plate because his mum had made poi for dessert. J.P. loved poi. But J.P. hated broccoli.
J.P.’s Dinner�Chapter One
WHAT
J.P. sat down to eat his dinner. It was a whole plate of broccoli. Ten pieces to be exact. He was determined to finish his whole plate because his mum had made poi for dessert. J.P. loved poi. But J.P. hated broccoli.
J.P.’s Dinner�Chapter One
WHY
J.P. sat down to eat his dinner. It was a whole plate of broccoli. Ten pieces to be exact. He was determined to finish his whole plate because his mum had made poi for dessert. J.P. loved poi. But J.P. hated broccoli.
J.P.’s Dinner�Chapter One
IT’S YOUR TURN!
Copy the next slide into your Fact File from last week.
Come up with three different GOALS for your character, and decide which would be the most fun to write about.�
REMEMBER: Today’s paragraph needs to tell the reader �WHAT KIND of story their in.
Success Criteria
GOALS
Character name:
WHAT
WHO
WHY
2-3 most important character traits
What does this character want to have or achieve?
Why is this their goal?
WHEN AND WHERE
2-3 important details about when and where your story takes place
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PROBLEMS AND STRUGGLES
NO WORRIES? NO STORY!
Harry Potter was a regular wizard with a lightning bolt scar on his forehead (due to some mild eczema which didn't even bother him). He lived a quiet life with his parents (both very much alive), went to school at Hogwarts, and excelled in his studies. He was popular with his classmates and enjoyed playing Quidditch. After graduating, he became a professor at Hogwarts, and spent the rest of his days grading papers and sipping Butterbeer.
The End.
Problem-Free Potter�Chapter One
PROBLEMS NEED SOLUTIONS. THEY ALSO NEED STRUGGLES.
Character name: Harry Potter
Problem | Sensible Solution | Interesting Solution |
He misses the train to Hogwarts | Notify an adult. | Steal a flying car. |
He finds an enchanted diary with sinister vibes. | Notify an adult. | Use the diary to converse with a strange, angry boy from the past. |
A basilisk is attacking students at his school | Notify an adult. | Enter the Chamber of Secrets alone and face-off with the basilisk. |
*Spoiler: Harry eventually learns that it’s a really good idea to notify an adult if you’re in trouble!
IT’S YOUR TURN!
Copy the next slide into your Fact File.
Brainstorm different problems you can put in your character’s way. What would make it HARDER to achieve their GOAL? How can they overcome each problem?
REMEMBER: Your character needs to STRUGGLE through the problems. Don’t make it too easy, but make sure they can find a way through!��Success Criteria
PROBLEMS
Character name:
Problem | Solution Option #1 | Solution Option #2 |
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THE END IS NEAR
ENDING
Character name:
GOAL STATUS: (Delete one) | Success/Failure |
HOW DO THEY FEEL? | |
HOW WILL THEY SHOW HOW THEY FEEL? | |
HOW HAVE THEY CHANGED? | |
HOW WILL THEY SHOW THAT THEY’VE CHANGED? | |
IT’S YOUR TURN!
Copy the next slide into your Fact File. Fill it out, then write one paragraph to end your story.
Has your character met their goal? How do they feel?�
REMEMBER: Adventures change our characters. Does your character have the same traits that they had in the beginning of your story?�
Success Criteria
ENDING
Character name:
GOAL STATUS: (Delete one) | Success/Failure |
HOW DO THEY FEEL? | |
HOW WILL THEY SHOW HOW THEY FEEL? | |
HOW HAVE THEY CHANGED? | |
HOW WILL THEY SHOW THAT THEY’VE CHANGED? | |