THE STORY-WRITING PROCESS  What is a Picture Book? þ Font þ Graphics þ Story þ Links þ Structure - Setting the scene - Introducing the characters - Introducing the situation - Development - Resolution - Conclusion  Looking at published Picture Books þ use of repetition þ repetition with an element of surprise þ matching text with illustration þ use of white space þ structure (as above)  Familiarisation with available software þ Printmaster þ Newsmaster þ Art Gallery 1 and 2 þ Wordperfect 5.1 þ Paintbrush in Windows þ Down Under Collection  Planning the story  Writing the text  Proofreading the text  Preparation of graphics  Merging of graphics and text  Evaluation and re-formatting of pages  Production  Assembling  Final Presentation LOOKING AT PICTURE BOOKS 1. Use of repetition e.g. Dog In, Cat Out Who Sank the Boat 2. Accumulative with an element of surprise. In building up to the surprise, repetition may be used and one item added or changed each time. e.g. Bertie and the Bear My Cat Maisie 3. Problem/Solution e.g. Possum Magic A Bit of Company Who Sank the Boat 4. Issues e.g. Where the Forest Meets the Sea 5. Summarise your investigation of Picture Books on the attached sheet. DEVELOPING A STORY 1. Read a number of picture books to develop an awareness of the range of story types. 2. Choose something familiar to write about and something you can illustrate. 3. Identify main settings 4. Decide on main characters then supporting characters. Development of characters can come from their actions. Picture Books do not contain lots of descriptive passages about characters -- this comes from the illustrations and the actions of the characters. 5. Endings -- investigate a range of endings. INVESTIGATING PICTURE BOOKS As you read through a variety of Picture Books, note the following characteristics for each one. TITLE AUTHOR MAIN CHARACTER SUPPORTING CHARACTERS FORMAT PLANNING THE STORY Map in on the planning sheet:  Title Page  Setting the Scene  Introducing the Characters  Establishing the Problem/Situation  Development  Resolution  Conclusion MERGING GRAPHICS AND TEXT 1. Picture Books contain 16 or 32 pages including the title page. 2. Select parts of the text for each page. 3. Arrange text and illustrations on each page. Text can be arranged in a variety of ways -- on half a double page, across the bottom of the page, in speech bubbles etc. 4. Decide how to write your text. Consider font, number of words to a line and layout. 5. Adding illustrations may change your story. Be prepared to draft and re-draft. 6. Consider what medium you could use to add colour to your illustrations e.g. pastels, water colour wash. Seek some expertise from the Art Department if you are not sure. STORY BOOK PLAN YEAR 11 P.C.M. MINOR PROJECT - DESKTOP PUBLISHING TASK: Write and illustrate a children's Picture Book DUE DATE: (4 weeks duration) TARGET AUDIENCE: Your book is to be suitable for 4 - 7 year old children. TYPE OF STORY: You may choose from one of the following: NON-FICTION Science Nature Health Accident Prevention Stranger Danger History Educational FICTION Mystery Myth Educational Humorous Poetry Fantasy SOFTWARE: Printmaster Plus, Art Gallery 1 and 2, Newsmaster, Wordperfect 5.1, Paintbrush in Windows, Down Under Collection. PRINTING: Scissors and Glue are not permitted. All cutting and pasting must be done electronically. If the graphic you want cannot be imported into Wordperfect, print it on a blank page, then place that page in the printer when you want to print your text. Draft copies or your text must be printed from Wordperfect and proofread. As much editing as possible is to be performed on screen and saved to disk. You must keep everything you print and hand these rough copies in with your finished product. COLOUR: Final copies may be hand coloured to enhance your book. FINAL PRODUCT: On a date to be decided, we will visit a local Primary or Pre-School and you will read your story to the class. Students may donate their finished products to the school's class library if they wish. Perhaps we may be able to publish the children's stories for them in the future. NAME YEAR 11 P.C.M. -- MINOR PROJECT ASSESSMENT CRITERIA -- CHILDREN'S BOOK A = excellent; B = good; C = satisfactory; D = fair; E = poor. SFA A B C D E *spelling *punctuation, grammar *clarity of graphics *readability of font *suitability of font *text organised on page *presentation APPLICATION A B C D E *originality *text and concepts are suitable for the target audience *use of language to involve reader *ideas linked logically *graphics extend meaning of text *application of Picture Book structure SFA APPLICATION Overall Rating PRACTICAL COMPUTER METHODS PUBLISHING A PICTURE BOOK Mary White Kathy Jacoby St Ursula's College 38 Taylor Street Toowoomba 076-327611 INFORMATION PROCESSING AND TECHNOLOGY WRITING TASKS MODELLING THE PROCESS Denise Clarkson Kathy Jacoby St Ursula's College 38 Taylor Street Toowoomba 076-327611