The activities in this title enable children to: identify characteristic features of realistic story writing; understand narrative structure; choose an issue to write about; develop the issue through the inclusion of dialogue; and create strong believable characters who encourage empathy.

The activities in 'Realistic Stories (7-9) enable children to:
*identify characteristic features of realistic story writing
*understand narrative structure: opening, conflict, development, resolution
*choose an issue to write about
*to develop the issue through the inclusion of dialogue
*create strong believable characters who encourage empathy.