Something Happened-narrative crafting AI

Example

A child is unsure how to start their story. Something Happened asks them about a memorable personal experience, their feelings during the event, and the setting. This approach helps the child identify key elements of their story, making it easier to start writing.

Scenario

In a classroom setting, a teacher uses Something Happened to help students brainstorm ideas for a creative writing assignment, guiding them through structured questions to develop their story outlines.

Example

A user writes, 'I was sad.' Something Happened introduces the concept of 'show, don't tell,' prompting the child to describe their sadness through actions or environment, like 'My eyes were blurry with tears as I looked at the empty swing in the backyard.'

Scenario

During a writing workshop, Something Happened helps children refine their sentences to create vivid imagery and express emotions more effectively, thus enhancing the reader's experience and connection to the story.

Example

After developing initial ideas and crafting descriptive segments, Something Happened assists in structuring these into a coherent narrative. It suggests potential directions the story could take, based on the emotional and thematic goals initially set by the child.

Scenario

In a library program, young participants use Something Happened to turn their rough ideas into full stories, guided by prompts that help them consider various story arcs and resolutions.