Realistic Fiction
(Problem and
Solution Stories)
Hello Again Parents!
We have recently started a new
writing unit...Realistic Fiction!
Realistic Fiction stories have a made up
character dealing with a made up problem, but both the character and the
problem could be something that happens in real life.
Goals of the unit:
• Students will create a character and use that character to
create multiple stories (just like authors of our favorite series books).
• Students will use their knowledge of realistic fiction and story
elements to create stories with a problem and solution.
• Students will use elaboration techniques including dialogue,
3-step tiny action, and a new technique…thinking... to expand their stories in
meaningful ways.
• Students will learn that sometimes characters talk to other
characters (dialogue) and sometimes they talk to themselves (thinking).
• Students will edit their pieces by checking for capitals,
spelling of tappable words and trick words, and punctuation.
**Please allow your students time at
home to practice writing Realistic Fiction stories. Their writing improves with
each completed piece! We will be sending home writing paper over Thanksgiving
Break for the students to practice writing a Realistic Fiction story.**