Grades 3-5: Visiting Author Builds Story with Students
James R. Hannibal, author of The Lost Property Office and its sequel, The Fourth Ruby, visited students this week to discuss and demonstrate the mechanics of story creation. A highly energetic presenter, Mr. Hannibal engaged students in building a fictional tale in which Charlie Cheetah went up against the villainous Penelope Pig in a futuristic Japan. Along the way, he described the orphan-wanderer-soldier-hero story structure and key story elements like setting, plot and theme.
James R. Hannibal, author of The Lost Property Office and its sequel, The Fourth Ruby, visited students this week to discuss and demonstrate the mechanics of story creation. A highly energetic presenter, Mr. Hannibal engaged students in building a fictional tale in which Charlie Cheetah went up against the villainous Penelope Pig in a futuristic Japan. Along the way, he described the orphan-wanderer-soldier-hero story structure and key story elements like setting, plot and theme.
"Students were inspired by this process of story creation and how quickly an idea can unfold into a well-developed adventure!" says Ashleigh Finn, lead librarian. They were also tasked with keeping Mr. Hannibal’s presentation in mind as they work on their own stories and creative writing.
Following the assembly, Mr. Hannibal signed copies of his books with the inscription, “Look for the stories around you,” a great reminder that there are stories all around waiting to be written!
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"Students were inspired by this process of story creation and how quickly an idea can unfold into a well-developed adventure!" says Ashleigh Finn, lead librarian. They were also tasked with keeping Mr. Hannibal’s presentation in mind as they work on their own stories and creative writing.
Following the assembly, Mr. Hannibal signed copies of his books with the inscription, “Look for the stories around you,” a great reminder that there are stories all around waiting to be written!
Graland Country Day School
Graland Country Day School is a private school in Denver, Colorado, serving students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. Founded in Denver in 1927, Graland incorporates a rich, experiential learning approach in a traditional classroom setting, emphasizing the development of globally and socially conscious leaders who excel academically.
