Overview
This is probably the most important checkpoint you will do for the story project. Coming up with a winning story idea that is creative can be very challenging. From my past students, I would say that only 20% of the story projects have a good captivating story:
Your story must be
creative, different, & surprising!
Directions
Create one completely different story idea for each of the numbers listed below (four) and following the guidelines below. Write one short rough paragraph for each story and include a bold title of the story and number (e.g. #1, #2). Post your story ideas to one posterous article. Be sure the story is short and does not cover too much content. It can be simple.
Be sure to keep in mind the country you have chosen. Remember we will be sending your stories to children in third-world countries (e.g. Indonesia, Thailand, China, Philippines, Malaysia). The story should be relevant to the culture of the kids. Your characters can be animals, people (hard to draw), food, objects, monsters, etc and they should be unique and show personality.
For example, if your story takes place on the Moon but it is for kids in China, be sure to include foods, animals, or objects that they are familiar with and can relate to, which are also on the Moon. Also, be sure to use familiar names of that country.
Avoid story ideas that have excessive blood/gore, sorcery/witchcraft, suggestive scenes, strong language, religious/culture degrading themes, and gender changes.
Read the Brainstorm Comment directions and email people in advance to let them know they will need to comment to ensure that they comment in time.
Now read the Brainstorm Comment directions and request people to comment to ensure that they comment in time according to the calendar
used from Rick Walton