Chapter- 16                      Write your own Story


Question: What is the main purpose of this classroom activity?

Answer: The main purpose of the activity is to help children understand how stories are created step by step and to develop their imagination and confidence.


Question: Who should first discuss the activity in the classroom?

Answer: The teacher should first discuss the activity in the classroom.


Question: What should the teacher explain before starting the activity?

Answer: The teacher should explain how to choose ideas from the given columns.


Question: How should the teacher begin building a story in class?

Answer: The teacher should begin by guiding a discussion and selecting characters, setting and situation together with the students.


Question: What is built through classroom discussion?

Answer: One complete story is built through classroom discussion.


Question: What does the beginning of a story usually introduce?

Answer: The beginning of a story introduces the characters and the setting.


Question: What happens in the middle part of a story?

Answer: Different events take place in the middle part of a story.


Question: What does the end of a story do?

Answer: The end of a story completes it.


Question: After the demonstration, what should children be allowed to do?

Answer: Children should be allowed time to build their own stories or plays.


Question: Where should children create their stories or plays?

Answer: They should create their stories or plays in the classroom itself.


Question: Can children work alone during this activity?

Answer: Yes, children can work individually.


Question: Can children work together during this activity?

Answer: Yes, children can also work in small groups.


Question: Are children allowed to add supporting characters?

Answer: Yes, children may add supporting characters if needed.


Question: Can the setting of the story be changed?

Answer: Yes, the setting can be changed if necessary.


Question: Is changing the time period allowed in the story?

Answer: Yes, moving to another time period is allowed if required.


Question: What rule must be followed when making changes in the story?

Answer: Children must continue using what they choose first.


Question: Why must the first choice be used throughout the story?

Answer: It helps the story remain connected and meaningful.


Question: What can children do after discussing or performing the story?

Answer: They can write the story individually or as a group.


Question: Why should children write their stories?

Answer: Writing helps them organize their ideas and improve language skills.


Question: What additional activity is encouraged with the story?

Answer: Children are encouraged to illustrate their story or play.


Question: How do illustrations help students?

Answer: Illustrations make the activity more enjoyable and creative.


Question: What skill does this activity develop in children?

Answer: It develops thinking, language and creativity.


Question: How does discussion help in story building?

Answer: Discussion helps students share ideas and understand story structure.


Question: What role does the teacher play during the activity?

Answer: The teacher guides, explains and demonstrates the process.


Question: Why is classroom demonstration important?

Answer: It helps students clearly understand how to create a story.


Question: What type of learning does this activity promote?

Answer: It promotes creative and participatory learning.


Question: How does this activity help imagination?

Answer: It allows children to create characters, events and settings freely.


Question: Why is group work useful in this activity?

Answer: Group work encourages cooperation and idea sharing.


Question: What must every story in this activity include?

Answer: Every story must have a beginning, some events and an end.


Question: What overall benefit do children gain from this activity?

Answer: Children gain confidence, creativity and better storytelling skills.

Answer by Dimpee Bora