Story Drills

Story Drills
Author: Melissa Donovan
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2018-04-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9780997671315

A story is constructed from many different building blocks: characters, plot, setting, theme, chapters, scenes, action, dialogue, exposition¿not to mention point of view, tense, style, tone, and voice. Stories are complex. There¿s a lot to learn. And once we learn the basics, we need practice¿lots and lots of practice¿before we can truly master the craft. Story Drills is packed with fundamental storytelling concepts and comprehensive writing exercises that will strengthen your storytelling skills. You¿ll learn the elements, principles, and techniques of storytelling; gain experience through writing practice; and get questions for further contemplation that will lead to a deeper understanding of the craft. Story Drills is designed to be used by individual writers or in the classroom. Whether you¿re an aspiring or experienced storyteller, this book will bolster your ability to write compelling tales that leave readers wanting more. To learn more about the Storyteller¿s Toolbox¿a series of books on writing fiction¿visit writingforward.com.

The Lockdown Drill

The Lockdown Drill
Author: Becky Coyle
Publisher: School Safety
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-09-06
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781486709427

The Lockdown Drill teaches students the importance of listening to their teacher and school resource officer during important school drills. Using fun characters and engaging rhymes, The Lockdown Drill explains safe emergency practices to young children in a non-threatening manner. In her work as an elementary school resource officer, Deputy Becky Coyle learned firsthand how misinformation can affect student performance during emergency procedures and was inspired to create this School Safety series to explain school safety to young children in a fun and engaging way.

A Little Safety SPOT

A Little Safety SPOT
Author: Diane Alber
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-02-02
Genre: Safety education
ISBN: 9781951287191

"Join these adorable safety spots as they show children how to be safe both inside and outside of school. This includes bus safety, car safety, playground safety, germs, drills and much more."--Amazon

A Fire Drill with Mr. Dill

A Fire Drill with Mr. Dill
Author: Susan Blackaby
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9781404805842

When Mr. Dill, the fire chief, comes to school to talk about fire safety, something unexpected happens.

Step Out of Your Story

Step Out of Your Story
Author: Kim Schneiderman
Publisher: New World Library
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2015-06-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1608682331

REFRAME YOUR STORY, RECLAIM YOUR LIFE Every day we relate stories about our highs and lows, relationships and jobs, heartaches and joys. But do we ever consider the choices we make about how to tell our story? In this groundbreaking book, Kim Schneiderman shows us that by choosing a version that values life lessons and meaningful personal victories we can redirect our energy and narrative toward our desires and goals. It presents character development workouts and life-affirming, liberating exercises for retelling our stories to find redemptive silver linings and reshape our lives. As both a therapist and a writer, Schneiderman knows the power of story. By employing the storytelling techniques she offers, you’ll learn to view your life as a work in progress and understand big-picture story lines in ways that allow you to easily steer your actions and relationships toward redefined — and realistic — “happy endings.”

I'm Not Scared...I'm Prepared!

I'm Not Scared...I'm Prepared!
Author: Julia Cook
Publisher: National Center for Youth Issues
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2014-05-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1937870979

When faced with danger you must DO something. The teacher at the Ant Hill School wants her students to be prepared - for everything! One day, she teaches her students what to do if a "dangerous someone" is in their school. "I'll be your shepherd, and you're all my sheep, so you must do what I say. Pretend there's a wolf in our building, and we MUST stay out of his way!" "We need a great plan of action in case we start to get scared. The ALICE Plan will work the best, to help us be prepared." Unfortunately, in the world we now live in, we must ask the essential question: What are the options for survival if we find ourselves in a violent intruder event? I'm Not Scared...I'm Prepared! will enhance the ALICE concepts and make them applicable to children of all ages in a non-fearful way. By using this book, children can develop a better understanding of what needs to be done if they ever encounter a "dangerous someone."