Children's story

[Jessica]

I have to think of a children's story to write for Spanish class and I have to think of one soon then make sure I know what to draw and all that.

It has to be your own (not stories like the Three Pigs) so I just want you guys to give little hints not what story to write (because you thought of it, not me so I can't use yours)

I would really appreciate it.

[laepelba]

Well, children often like stories that have animals that take on personifications - with HUGE personalities. My nephews' favorite stories are the Skippyjonjones stories about the siamese cat who wants to be a chihuahua. He's HILARIOUS and always getting into trouble!

[Jessica]

hmm I'll do an animal one then

[laepelba]

Remember - HUGE personalities! Pick a unique personality trait for each character, and exaggerate it.....

[Jessica]

not sure if this will be a good start to a story :/

Había una vez, había una pequeña cuidad.Todos los animales que vivían allí eran felices. Nadie los molesta por lo que fue todo muy tranquilo.

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by Jessica

Había una vez, había una pequeña cuidad. Todos los animales que vivían allí eran felices. Nadie los molesta por lo que fue todo muy tranquilo.

I marked some places you may want to revisit, but it's a good start.

[Jessica]

I don't think it will make a very good children's story so I'm going to write about a bear who wanted everything

(has to use preterit and imperfect)

[laepelba]

That sounds great, Jessica! Narrowing your subject & main character will help you write a better, more interesting story.

[Jessica]

yep

so I am titling the story The Bear that Wanted Everything

would I say

El Oso que Quiso Toda ??

[Rusty]

The preterite form of querer has a different meaning. You'll want to use the imperfect tense, instead.
The last word isn't correct.