Network
Function: Introducing the time, location and characters in the story.
Example: That night, the Ugly Duckling lew away. He landed on the other side of the river. There he met two grown-up chickens. The next morning, the Ugly Duckling lew away. He landed on a farm. Suddenly, a big hungry dog came. The Ugly Duckling was very tired. But, he lew and lew till he found another farm. There he met a cow.
Detail
Time: at night, the next morning, next days
Place: on the other side of the river, on a farm, a clear pond
Characters: the Ugly Duckling, two grown-up chickens, a big dog, a cow
Complication
Function: Showing the conlict(s) or problem(s) in the story.
Example: “Can I please stay here?” asked the Ugly Duckling politely. “Why do we care?” said one of the chickens. “Go away,” exclaimed the other. The Ugly Duckling walked with his head down in shame. He was sad.
The dog chased the Ugly Duckling. “Woof! Woof!” The Ugly Duckling was scared. The dog sniffed and sniffed at him, then turned away. “I am too ugly even for the big hungry dog to want,” said the Ugly Duckling.
He felt heartbroken. “Can I please stay here?” asked the Ugly Duckling nicely. “Why do I care?” replied the rude cow. She then yelled, “Moo! Go away!” Once again, the Ugly Duckling walked away with his head down. He felt heartbroken.
