Story Laboratory

by Anna McGregor

Description

Award-winning author/illustrator, Anna McGregor shares the ingredients of story-telling (both written and visual) and how certain elements can be added or tinkered with to make a good story great.


Anna uses her picture books as examples and includes interactive activities for the children to participate in.



Topics covered:



  • What is an author/illustrator?
  • Where do ideas come from?
  • How do ideas become a story? (Thumbnail story boards, drafts etc)
  • Elements of good story telling
  • Creating characters
  • Publishing and book creation

Details

Audience

Early Primary School Students

Duration

45 Mins

Requirements

Whiteboard Please have all the children bring an exercise book and pencils.

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