Stories come in all shapes, sizes and formats. For example, cartoons and images can tell a story, or even inspire one.
Look at the following two cartoons from the New Yorker magazine and think about the story each cartoon is telling. What message are they each trying to convey?
Discuss
1. When it comes to story writing we can get inspiration from anywhere. How would you use one of these cartoons to start your own story?
2. Discuss some ideas for a story you might like to write. You can take inspiration from things you have read or seen or from objects lying around.