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Dilli Ram Kattel
The Thirsty Crow
One hot day, a thirsty crow flew all over the fields looking for water.
For a long time, he could not find any. He felt very weak, almost lost
all hope. Suddenly, he saw a water jug below the tree. He flew
straight down to see if there was any water inside. Yes, he could see
some water inside the jug!
The crow tried to push his head into the jug. Sadly, he found that the
neck of the jug was too narrow. Then he tried to push the jug to tilt
for the water to flow out, but the jug was too heavy.
The crow thought hard for a while. Then, looking around it, he saw
some pebbles. He suddenly had a good idea. He started picking up
the pebbles one by one, dropping each into the jug. As more and
more pebbles filled the jug, the water level kept rising. Soon it was
high enough for the crow to drink. His plan had worked!
Moral: Think and work hard, you may find solution to any problem.
Dilli Ram Kattel
The Brave Little Parrot
Long ago, a little grey parrot lived in a green forest. She was a happy bird, and loved to fly.
One day, a dark storm hovered over the forest. It was a stormy time. There was a big thunder
and lightning. The lightning struck an old dead tree. Soon the forest was caught in fire.
The parrot, smelling smoke, flapped her wings and rose up. As she flew, she cried out, “Fire!
Fire! Run! Run to the river!”. She flew to the river and dipped her body and wings in the cool
water. Then she flew back over the raging fire. She continued and continued it thought it was
just a hisssssss!
Suddenly an eagle appeared and shouted “Stop, little parrot! Turn back before it's too late. Turn
back and save yourself, otherwise you will fall into the flames!” But the little parrot only
panted, “I don't need such advice. All I need is help!” And she flew.
Seeing the parrot's deed, the eagle realized how great the parrot's thought was, so he also
joined in. After a while, all the birds joined the parrot and the eagle.
They extinguished the forest fire. All the creatures praised the parrot and other birds for their
great patience and heroic deed.
Moral: Nothing is impossible to accomplish if you devote yourself to work.
Dilli Ram Kattel
Dilli Ram Kattel
 Read the given outline thoroughly and decide
what you are going to write about.
 Figure out what your theme is, and you’ll more
easily find your moral. (theme: ‘courage’ moral:
Nothing is impossible if ………..
 Having a specific moral in mind helps you to
develop a story.
 Make it fun and create characters that people
can relate to and care about.
 Create a humble hero.
 Create a villain (if the story needs) who arises
conflict.
Add a magical element (if the story needs)
Use past structure of the verb except in
Intra-textual dialogue
In Intra-textual dialogue, follow direct
speech punctuation
Write down the moral in present structure
Use suitable adjectives and adverbs
Use discourse makers, e.g. after, then,
moreover, in the end ………….
End your story with a happy ending.
Continue ……………..
Dilli Ram Kattel
Lay out in your answer sheet
Title
First paragraph: setting
Second Paragraph: Exposition
Moral:
Third Paragraph: Rising Action
Fourth Paragraph: Climax
Fifth Paragraph: falling Action
Sixth Paragraph: Resolution
Now, write down a readable moral story
with help of the following clues.
A lazy donkey ------------------ carries salt bags -------------- has
to cross river on the way ------------------- accidently falls in the
water ----------------------------- salt dissolves slowly -------------
--------- load lighter ………………………….. intentionally soaks
the salt bags from next day ……………. enjoys ………….. master
realizes ---------------------- the lose of salt and the secret of the
donkey --------------------- loads him --------------- with cotton -
---------------- donkey --------------------- soaks -------------------
-- the cotton load too ------- the load absorbs too much water -
------------------------------- it is very heavy ------------------------
-- donkey can’t move properly ------------------------- is beaten
by his master ---------------------------- learns good lesson ------
------------------ never tries his wicked trick. Moral
Dilli Ram Kattel
• Write your story out with all your heart and
soul!
and , finally ……….
Dilli Ram Kattel
,

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Writing a short story

  • 1.
  • 2. Dilli Ram Kattel The Thirsty Crow One hot day, a thirsty crow flew all over the fields looking for water. For a long time, he could not find any. He felt very weak, almost lost all hope. Suddenly, he saw a water jug below the tree. He flew straight down to see if there was any water inside. Yes, he could see some water inside the jug! The crow tried to push his head into the jug. Sadly, he found that the neck of the jug was too narrow. Then he tried to push the jug to tilt for the water to flow out, but the jug was too heavy. The crow thought hard for a while. Then, looking around it, he saw some pebbles. He suddenly had a good idea. He started picking up the pebbles one by one, dropping each into the jug. As more and more pebbles filled the jug, the water level kept rising. Soon it was high enough for the crow to drink. His plan had worked! Moral: Think and work hard, you may find solution to any problem.
  • 3. Dilli Ram Kattel The Brave Little Parrot Long ago, a little grey parrot lived in a green forest. She was a happy bird, and loved to fly. One day, a dark storm hovered over the forest. It was a stormy time. There was a big thunder and lightning. The lightning struck an old dead tree. Soon the forest was caught in fire. The parrot, smelling smoke, flapped her wings and rose up. As she flew, she cried out, “Fire! Fire! Run! Run to the river!”. She flew to the river and dipped her body and wings in the cool water. Then she flew back over the raging fire. She continued and continued it thought it was just a hisssssss! Suddenly an eagle appeared and shouted “Stop, little parrot! Turn back before it's too late. Turn back and save yourself, otherwise you will fall into the flames!” But the little parrot only panted, “I don't need such advice. All I need is help!” And she flew. Seeing the parrot's deed, the eagle realized how great the parrot's thought was, so he also joined in. After a while, all the birds joined the parrot and the eagle. They extinguished the forest fire. All the creatures praised the parrot and other birds for their great patience and heroic deed. Moral: Nothing is impossible to accomplish if you devote yourself to work.
  • 6.  Read the given outline thoroughly and decide what you are going to write about.  Figure out what your theme is, and you’ll more easily find your moral. (theme: ‘courage’ moral: Nothing is impossible if ………..  Having a specific moral in mind helps you to develop a story.  Make it fun and create characters that people can relate to and care about.  Create a humble hero.  Create a villain (if the story needs) who arises conflict.
  • 7. Add a magical element (if the story needs) Use past structure of the verb except in Intra-textual dialogue In Intra-textual dialogue, follow direct speech punctuation Write down the moral in present structure Use suitable adjectives and adverbs Use discourse makers, e.g. after, then, moreover, in the end …………. End your story with a happy ending. Continue ……………..
  • 8. Dilli Ram Kattel Lay out in your answer sheet Title First paragraph: setting Second Paragraph: Exposition Moral: Third Paragraph: Rising Action Fourth Paragraph: Climax Fifth Paragraph: falling Action Sixth Paragraph: Resolution
  • 9. Now, write down a readable moral story with help of the following clues. A lazy donkey ------------------ carries salt bags -------------- has to cross river on the way ------------------- accidently falls in the water ----------------------------- salt dissolves slowly ------------- --------- load lighter ………………………….. intentionally soaks the salt bags from next day ……………. enjoys ………….. master realizes ---------------------- the lose of salt and the secret of the donkey --------------------- loads him --------------- with cotton - ---------------- donkey --------------------- soaks ------------------- -- the cotton load too ------- the load absorbs too much water - ------------------------------- it is very heavy ------------------------ -- donkey can’t move properly ------------------------- is beaten by his master ---------------------------- learns good lesson ------ ------------------ never tries his wicked trick. Moral
  • 10. Dilli Ram Kattel • Write your story out with all your heart and soul! and , finally ……….