Nama: Aprilliya Indah Sugiarto
NPM: 2214050051
Short Story Planning Worksheet
I. Title: Children’s Library
1. Story Title: Jack and The Beanstalk
2. Main Character(s): Who are the main characters in your story? Write a brief description of each.
a. Character 1: Jack
i. Name: Jack
ii. Age: -
iii. Occupation: -
iv. Physical Description: Thin, shabby
v. Personality: Curious, adventurous, and sometimes impulsive
b. Character 2: Jack’s mother
i. Name: Jack’s mother
ii. Age: -
iii. Occupation: -
iv. Physical Description: Old, thin, shabby
v. Personality: Protective, caring, and sometimes angry
c. Character 3: The Giant
i. Name: The Giant
ii. Age: -
iii. Occupation: -
iv. Physical Description: Very big and fearsome
v. Personality: Fearsome, threatening, and vengeful
d. Character 4: Giant’s wife
i. Name: Giant’s wife
ii. Age: -
iii. Occupation: -
iv. Physical Description: -
v. Personality: Kind, caring, and protective
3. Setting: Where and when does your story take place? Write a brief description of the setting.
a. Time: Not specified, but likely medieval or ancient
b. Place: A small cottage and a kingdom in the sky
c. Atmosphere/Mood: The story has a sense of adventure, danger, and ultimately, triumph
4. Plot: What is the conflict in your story? What happens in the beginning, middle, and end?
a. Beginning: Jack's mother asks him to sell their only cow, and Jack trades it for magic beans.
Jack's mother is angry and throws the beans out the window, where they grow into a
beanstalk.
b. Middle: Jack climbs the beanstalk and finds a kingdom in the sky where he meets the giant's
wife and steals from the giant three times. Each time, he steals something valuable, and the
giant becomes increasingly angry.
c. End: Jack cuts the beanstalk, causing the giant to fall and die. Jack and his mother become
rich and live happily ever after.
5. Theme: The story teaches the lesson of being careful with one's decisions and not to be too
greedy. Jack's impulsive actions lead to his mother's anger and the giant's pursuit, but ultimately,
his resourcefulness and cunning help him outsmart the giant and achieve a better life.
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Short Story Planning Worksheet
II. Title: Children’s Library
1. Story Title: The Magical Brush
2. Main Character(s): Who are the main characters in your story? Write a brief description of
each.
a. Character 1:
i. Name: Lily
ii. Age: 10 years
iii. Occupation: None
iv. Physical Description: Long hair, tiny
v. Personality: Cheerful, smart, kind, empathetic, brave, friendly
b. Character 2: Lily’s mother
i. Name: Emily
ii. Age: 42 years
iii. Occupation: Painter
iv. Physical Description: Long and brown hair, skinny, tall
v. Personality: Kind, patient
c. Character 3:
i. Name: Old man
ii. Age: 70 years
iii. Occupation: Painter
iv. Physical Description: White hair
v. Personality: Friendly, kind
d. Character 4: Fairy Queen
i. Name: Reina
ii. Age: 200 years
iii. Occupation: Queen
iv. Physical Description: Beautiful, long hair, blue eyes, sparkling wings, pointy ears
v. Personality: Kind
e. Character 5: Fairy
i. Name: Pixie
ii. Age: 12 years
iii. Occupation: -
iv. Physical Description: Tiny, black hair, pointy ears, blue wings, blue eyes
v. Personality: Cheerful, sloppy, kind, helpful
3. Setting: Where and when does your story take place? Write a brief description of the setting.
a. Time: Midday
b. Place: Home, garden, fairy world
c. Atmosphere/Mood: Adventure
4. Plot: What is the conflict in your story? What happens in the beginning, middle, and end?
a. Beginning: The story begins with a young girl named Lily who loves to paint. Her mother
was also a painter and often took her to art exhibitions, where Lily was fascinated by the
various styles and techniques on display. During one such visit, Lily stops in front of a
particular painting that captures her attention. Next to the painting stands an old man,
who notices Lily's fascination and approaches her. He gives her a brush, saying it will help
her unlock her true artistic potential. Lily is thrilled and can't wait to try out the brush at
home.
b. Middle: After returning home, Lily immediately starts painting with the new brush. She
becomes completely absorbed in her work, creating a beautiful world of fairies and
magic. Exhausted but exhilarated, Lily falls asleep, only to wake up to a strange and
unsettling feeling. When she opens her eyes, she finds herself inside the painting she
created. Confused and frightened, Lily tries to rationalize her situation, thinking it's just a
dream. However, she soon realizes that she is indeed inside her painting.
c. Conflict: The conflict in the story arises when Lily finds herself trapped in her painting,
surrounded by the magical world she created. She is faced with the daunting task of
navigating this new reality and finding a way back to her world. As she explores the
world, they struggle to restore the dried-up river. Lily must use her artistic abilities to
help the fairies and find her way home.
d. End: She uses her brush to create powerful and beautiful art that helps the fairies and
ultimately saves their world. In the process, Lily also finds a way back to her world, but
with a newfound appreciation for the magic that lies within her art.
5. Theme: The story of Lily's journey into her painting teaches children the importance of
empathy and kindness, as she learns to use her artistic talents to help the fairies in need. By
exploring her artistic abilities and considering how she can use them to make a positive
impact, Lily demonstrates the value of kindness and empathy, showing children that even
small actions can have a significant effect on the world around them.
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8. Reflection: