FEATURES OF CHILDRENS STORIES

TIME SEQUENCE SETTING

Prepared by :

FARAH MUDRIKAH FATIN DARATUL AIN AIN FATIHAH ANIL RAJ ASHRAFUQAL

TIME SEQUENCE

TIME SEQUENCE
Sequencing refers to the putting the events in order from first to last. It allows the listeners and readers to chronologically visualize what is happening in the story.

Generally the time sequence of a short story is straight forward but limited. A short story will occur within a few hours or days. When a short story does a flash back, flash forward or shadowing the action at each time point will be limited. Most likely the action, in an extended time frame, will occur within a characters mind.

SEQUENCING
Beginning:
- Firstly - First of all - To start off with - Initially
Examples:
- Firstly, I began my education in London. - First of all, I opened the cupboard. - To start off with, we decided our destination was New York. - Initially, I thought it was a bad idea, ...

SEQUENCING
Continuing:
- Then - After that - Next - As soon as / When + full clause ... but then Examples: - Immediately - Then, I started to get worried.
- After that, we knew that there would be no problem! - Next, we decided on our strategy. - As soon as we arrived, we unpacked our bags. We were sure everything was ready, but then we discovered some unexpected problems. - Immediately, I telephoned my friend Tom.

SEQUENCING
Interruptions (New Elements to the Story):
- Suddenly - Unexpectedly Examples:
Suddenly, a child burst into the room with a note for Ms. Smith. Unexpectedly, the people in the room didn't agree with the mayor.

SEQUENCING
Events Occurring at the Same Time:
- While / As + full clause - During + noun (noun clause) Examples:
- While we were getting ready for the trip, Jennifer was making the reservations at the travel agent's. - During the meeting, Jack came over and asked me a few questions.

SEQUENCING
Ending:
- Finally - In the end - Eventually - Lastly
Examples:
- Finally, I flew to London for my meeting with Jack. - In the end, he decided to postpone the project. - Eventually, we became tired and returned home. - Lastly, we felt we had had enough and went home.

THE IMPORTANCE OF TIME SEQUENCE

It helps reader to understand the events in the story based on the chronological orders.

Provides suspense, humor and other fun elements to the story.

It helps reader to relate the events with time and derive assumptions or conclusions from the story.

SETTING

SETTING
Generally, setting refers to the location or period in which the action of the story takes place.

However, setting is something more than just the physical location in which the story takes place because the setting is much more versatile than just a backdrop for the characters to play on. The setting is really meant to enhance a story, and, depending on how well it is detailed, should draw the reader in without even knowing who the characters are.

SETTING
TIME
(historical period, time of day, year, etc)

SOCIAL CONDITIONS PLACE

(geographical location)

(writing that focuses on the speech, dress, mannerisms, customs)

WEATHER CONDITIONS

MOOD OR ATMOSPHERE

THE IMPORTANCE OF SETTING

The Setting gives the children interest to read the story and a sense of belonging. It is truly meant to engulf the reader (and the writer as well) into a different world.

The type of vocabulary the characters use can suggest where they live or where the scene occurs. It will give readers clues as to where or when the story takes place.
Setting allows readers to visualize what is going on and connect with the characters better; the setting should be connected to the theme of the story.

SUMMARY
You couldnt write a story that happened nowhere."

Eudora Welty

If the abstract concept of time is a primary consideration to setting, then a childs experience of it must be taken into account. A young childs relationship with time is based on relevant, relatable experiences.

REFERENCES
http://esl.about.com/od/grammarintermediate/a /sequence.htm http://muse.jhu.edu/login?auth=0&type=summa ry&url=/journals/childrens_literature_association _quarterly/v008/8.1.apseloff.html http://www.examiner.com/article/wait-wheream-i-the-importance-of-setting-children-sliterature http://childrens-books.yoexpert.com/picturebooks-12199/what-is-the-purpose-of-setting-inchildren-s-pictu-1719.html