Adapted Generic Story Plots MR - Pie Corbett
Pie Corbett Generic Story Plots
Adapted by Maria Richards
MC = Main Character
Wishing Tale: Opening
Generic Structure: MC wants something badly
Build up
MC tries to get it
Problem Resolution
MC is prevented by some sort of difficulty MC overcomes the difficulty
Ending
MC gets what they want. (Was it worth it?)
Warning Tale: Opening Build up Problem Resolution Ending
Generic Structure: MC(s) are warned not to do something MC(s) do what they have been warned against Something goes wrong and the MC(s) are in trouble MC(s) are eventually rescued
MC(s) are told off/punished for not listening to the warning.
Conquering the Monster Tale: Opening Build up Problem Resolution Ending
Generic Structure: Introduce the MC(s) all is well
A monster appears and causes problems The monster is difficult to defeat
MC(s) defeat the monster
All is well again (MC(s) gets a reward)
Finding Tale: Opening Build up
Problem Resolution Ending
Journey Tale: Opening Build up Problem Resolution Ending
Losing Tale: Opening Build up Problem
Resolution Ending
Generic Structure: Introduce the MC
MC goes somewhere and finds something unusual/amazing/important Something goes wrong and it is the fault of the object found MC has to put object back/throw it away/hide it/call for help/sort it out All is well again and lessons have been learnt.
Generic Structure: MC goes on a journey
Something small goes wrong
Something worse happens Something even worse happens The obstacles are overcome
MC gets there in the end
Generic Structure: MC has something precious
MC sets off with the precious item
MC loses the precious item and has to search for it/face the consequences The precious item is found
MC vows to keep the item safe/reflects on their feelings/learns a lesson
Rags to Riches Tale: Opening Build up Problem Resolution Ending
Tale of Fear: Opening Build up Problem Resolution Ending
Meeting Tale: Opening Build up Problem Resolution Ending
Generic Structure: Introduce the MC MC is sad/lonely/treated badly MC has to face difficulties because of their situation MC overcomes difficulties/Is helped to overcome the difficulties MC achieves happiness /wealth/recognition
Generic Structure: MC is afraid of something and is worried about it/gets teased about it MC starts to do something What MC fears actually happens MC overcomes the fear MC has conquered the fear/reflects/looks to the future
Generic Structure: Two MCs meet MCs disagree and go their separate ways Something happens to one MC The other MC saves/helps them MCs make friends/agree
Character Flaw: Opening Build up Problem Resolution Ending
Generic Structure: Introduce MC and situation
Character flaw is revealed
The flaw leads the MC into trouble
MC learns a lesson and changes their ways All is well for the future because of the change
Adapted from plots listed in: How to Teach Fiction Writing at Key Stage 2 and How to Teach Story Writing at Key Stage 1, Pie Corbett
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