To entertain

To engage the reader in an imaginative

experience.

Specific, often individual participants.
Mainly action verbs
Normally past tense.
Many linking words (After,Before,Finally)
Dialogue often included (may change to
present or future)
Descriptive language (Clever, short, tall)
Can be written in the first person (I, We) or
third person (He, She, They)



Orientation
Setting (Where), time (When), Main Character
(Who)
Some minor characters.
Complication
An event or series of events leading to conflict
Resoution
Complication is resolved
Framework Headings Notes or Drawings
Title
Orientation
Initiating event
Complication
Resolution
Moral Value
Framework
Headings
Notes or Drawings
Title Snow White
Orientation Once upon a time, there lived a little
named Snow White. She lived with her
aunt and uncle because her parents
were died.
Initiating event One day, her aunt and uncle wanted to
leave her alone at home because they
wanted to go to America.
Complication The next morning she ran away from
home into the wood
Resolution Her aunt and uncle
persuaded her and
convinced her that they
will not leave her alone.
Moral Value Dont be so hasty in making
a decision
Dont be too emotional.