When you start embarking on these questions, you start to really think in depth on how your story really goes, the message you want to bring across to your audience, your execution and objectives.
I stat to realise that what I thought I already knew was actually not enough. The questions really help you go along way, and thus, they have to be answered with lots of thought and brain power.
I hope what I came up with is of substance. So, here goes.
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING:
Brief Storyline:
A young Kangaroo adopted by a family 10 years ago saves the owner one day when he was struck unconscious by a fallen tree in a storm by alerting his wife.
Full Story:
A farmer who suffered serious head injuries after being struck by a falling tree branch was rescued by a partially blind kangaroo who is being hailed as a hero.
Lulu the kangaroo banged on the door of the family's home in Morwell, Gippsland in southeast Australia after discovering the farmer lying unconscious in a field.
According to Rural Ambulance Victoria paramedic Eddie Wright, the man had been checking his property for damage following a severe storm when he was struck by the branch.
Wright said that if Len Richards' family had not found him so quickly, he might have died.
"The kangaroo alerted them to where he was and went and sat down next to him, and that's how they found him," he said.
Richards was taken to an Austin hospital.
Richards' daughter Celeste said, "Lulu and Dad are very close and she follows him around, but we all just love her so much."
About ten years ago, the family found Lulu in the pouch of her mother who had been killed by a car. The authorities allowed them to care for Lulu and adopt her because she is missing one eye.
The Australian Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) has urged the family to nominate Lulu for its National Bravery Award.
"From my point of view, it's a darn good story, and I would hope Lulu is nominated," said RSCPA president Dr. Hugh Wirth.
This News Report has been provided by the Animal News Center, Inc. ©2003
Animal News Center, Inc. http://www.anc.org
Credit:http://lists.envirolink.org/pipermail/ar-news/Week-of-Mon-20030922/006885.html
1. Who are you telling the story for (primary audience)
Children aged 7-10
2. What reaction do you want?
Love animals
Recognise the intelligence of animals.
Heart-warming.
3. Is the narrative omniscient (all seeing) or restrictive (viewed from a single perspective)?
(If the narrative is restrictive, whose viewpoint are you using?)
Omniscient
4. List the important events of the story.
About ten years ago, the family found Lulu in the pouch of her mother who had been killed by a car.
Kangaroo and Dad are very close.
The farmer had been checking his property for damage following a severe storm when he was struck by the branch.
Lulu the kangaroo banged on the door of the family's home in Morwell, Gippsland in southeast Australia after discovering the farmer lying unconscious in a field.
Richards was taken to an Austin hospital.
If Len Richards’ family had not found him so quickly, he might have died.
5. Which aspects of the setting of the story are important (time of day… location… period of history…) and how do you intend to establish these important elements
Setting of story.
Location: southeast Australia –A farmhouse in that area.
Credit: http://www.simplyhomes.com.au/wp-content/uploads/image/morwell1.jpg
Photographer: Wayne Taylor
Credit: http://www.theage.com.au/national/arsonists-relit-devastating-gippsland-fires-20090202-7vrj.html
Period of history: Modern Day 2003
Weather: stormy with lightning
Time: Sunday Morning
(Breakfast on table)
(Rain and wind)
Clothing Of Man: Windbreaker
6. What traits of the characters in your story are important and how do you intend to establish these traits?
Dad:
Loving- spends time feeding and playing with the kangaroo.
Careful- always checking household appliances if they are working properly.
Mother:
Observant- always looking at the Kangaroo’s behaviour.
Kangaroo:
Close to the Father- follows him around the house.
7. In what order are the important events (step 4 above) covered? Is it a strictly linear sequence of events in time, or does the story contain any flashbacks or other interruptions to the sequence of events?
Linear sequence.
8. How does the story flow, does the pace change? Does it contain a surprise? Consider your answers to 1 and 2 above when making your response.
The story flows from incident to incident in chronological order.
The pace is leisure and calm in the house but things get rough once he is out.
Surprise 1: When the kangaroo behaved strangely to attract the family’s attention.
Surprise 2(Climax): The farmer’s wife went with the kangaroo and got a shock to see the husband lying unconscious under the tree.
Last scene: The farmer back from hospital.
9. How will you use sound to help all your responses to 5-8 above?
I am using :
-calm background music when the family spends time with the kangaroo.
- intense music from the part where the farmer faints.
-rough rain and dramatic music when there is a storm.
-urgent music when the kangaroo calls for the family’s attention.
10. Does your story need dialog?
(write out the dialog)
There will be minimum dialogue.
Dad: I’ll go check on the farms. Enjoy your breakfast.
Mom: Your windbreaker is behind the door! Be careful!
Daughter: What’s that weird noise?
Mom: It’s Lulu! Better go take a look.
End
This is the end of my blog for today,
I will be working on the learning contract.(:
Thank you for your time.
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