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Story Writing

Intermediate

Develop creative writing skills by learning about character development, settings, plot construction, and dialogues.

WeightageCBSE/Cambridge: 10 Marks
Word Limit150-200 words

Syllabus Guidelines & Introduction

Story writing is the art of creating a narrative with characters, a setting, a plot, a conflict, and a resolution. It allows for creative freedom, but requires structured pacing to keep the reader engaged.

Formatting Layout Blocks

Setting & Characters

Introduces where and when the story takes place, along with the main characters.

Inciting Incident / Hook

An event that disrupts the status quo and starts the story's main action.

Rising Action & Climax

The tension builds up as characters face obstacles, leading to the turning point (climax).

Falling Action & Resolution

The conflict is resolved, and the story wraps up with a moral or lesson.

Essential Rules to Follow

  • •Show, Don't Tell: Instead of writing 'He was scared', write 'His hands trembled and sweat beaded on his forehead.'
  • •Dialogue: Use dialogue to reveal character traits and advance the plot. Use double quotation marks.
  • •Clear Theme: Ensure your story has an underlying message, moral, or lesson.

Examiner Evaluation Rubric

Title & Creativity2 Marks
Plot & Characterization4 Marks
Language, Style & Coherence4 Marks