2. Two-Step Discovery: Authors gather information to 1) improve their understanding of the Audience in relation to a situation, skill, or concept and 2) identify the topic and focus of each Story/Article. At least 50% of all Social Stories applaud achievements.

3. Three Parts and a Title. A Social Story/Article has a title and introduction that clearly identifies the topic, a body that adds detail, and a conclusion that reinforces and summarizes the information.

4. FOURmat. The Social Story format is tailored to the individual abilities, attention span, learning style and - whenever possible – talents and/or interests of its Audience.

5. Five Factors Define Voice and Vocabulary. A Social StoryTM/Article has a patient and supportive “voice” and vocabulary that is defined by five factors. These factors are: 1) First- or Third-Person Perspective; 2) Past, Present, and/or Future Tense; 3) Positive and Patient Tone; 4) Literal Accuracy; and 5) Accurate Meaning.

6. Six Questions Guide Story Development. A Social Story answers relevant ’wh‘ questions that describe context, including place (WHERE), time-related information (WHEN),relevant people (WHO), important cues (WHAT), basic activities, behaviors, or statements (HOW), and the reasons or rationale behind them (WHY).

7. Seven is About Sentences. A Social Story is comprised of Descriptive Sentences, as well as optional Coaching Sentences. Descriptive Sentences accurately describe relevant aspects of context, including external and internal factors, while adhering to all applicable Social Story Criteria.

8. A GR-EIGHT Formula. One Formula ensures that every Social Story describes more than directs.

9. Nine to Refine. A story draft is always reviewed and revised if necessary to ensure that it meets all defining Social Story criteria.

10. Ten Guides to Implementation. The Ten Guides to Implementation ensure that the Goal that guides Story/Article development is also evident in its use. They are: 1) Plan for Comprehension; 2) Plan Story Support; 3) Plan Story Review; 4) Plan a Positive Introduction; 5) Monitor; 6) Organize the Stories; 7) Mix & Match to Build Concepts; 8) Story Re-runs and Sequels to Tie Past, Present, and Future; 9) Recycle Instruction into Applause; 10) Stay Current on Social Story Research and Updates.

(Gray, 2022)

Your mission for this quest is two fold. First, review the case study and determine what socialization support they may need and determine the 4 items from the criteria in part 4 (interests/talents, ability, attention span, & learning style). Second, you will create your own social story as a squad using the template below. The template is adaptable, so choose the slides you want and remove the rest. Feel free to use pictures (like my example) or avatars like bitmoji or memojis. You must include a minimum of 6 pages in your comic book and follow the 10 criteria listed above.

Hint: Dr. Deger created one for her brother with Down Syndrome below. Check out what mine looks like and model yours in a similar way based on your case study student.

XP earned for this Quest: 500

Scooby snacks earned: 50

**Another option is to do a video modeling of the situation that you choose.**