{"product_id":"the-story-maker-9781138480377","title":"The Story Maker","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Story Maker\u003c\/em\u003e is an innovative manual designed to help children aged 4-11 write creatively. Packed with original colour illustrations, the book is full of handy tips and guidance that will inspire children of all abilities to write their own stories and broaden their vocabulary. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter focuses on a key element of story writing; for example story types, settings, characters, feelings and time. The chapters contain writerâs tips and easy-to-implement suggestions, as well as interactive activities designed to help children practise using new vocabulary. Introductory material on narrative planning explores story development and guides children to shape their own stories \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey features include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ea simple layout that will appeal to children \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003ephotocopiable material that can easily be used in class \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003ea separate introduction for older children who can work alone \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003ean expanded section on narrative planning with new content on character, setting, plot, conflict and resolution \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cli\u003enow in larger A4 format for ease of photocopying\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe updated third edition of this inspiring resource can be used by teachers and parents to develop childrenâs creative writing and help support National Curriculum Literacy objectives in Key Stages 1 and 2. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The book has just the right approach to encourage children, and the ideas will be useful for parents working at home with their children, as well as within schools; the book is also suitable for older children to use independently (and includes a separate introduction for them), making it even more versatile. A really excellent and practical book, brimful with ideas.\"— \u003cem\u003eParents in Touch\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction Narrative Planning 1. Story Types 2. Settings 3. Characters 4. Objects 5. Feelings 6. Size 7. Speech and sound 8. Speed 9. Texture, smell and taste 10. Colour 11. Time 12. Weather Reading List\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49407221236055,"sku":"9781138480377","price":35.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138480377.jpg?v=1730498619","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-story-maker-9781138480377","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}