Big Idea or Tiny Detail?

Story Brief #7

A story has a big idea and lots of little details.

🎯 Your mission

Notice the details no one mentions.

⚡ The twist

Look for what the author shows, not just what they tell.

What you'll learn · 1 of 4

A story has a big idea and lots of little details. Details are small pieces, like the color of a hat.

What you'll learn · 2 of 4

Listen: 'At the zoo, we saw lions, monkeys and giraffes. Dad bought a pretzel. ' Is it mostly about the pretzel? No!

What you'll learn · 3 of 4

The pretzel is a tiny detail. It's mostly about a trip to the zoo.

What you'll learn · 4 of 4

Big ideas cover the whole story; details are just one part.

Key points

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Zoo animals and a pretzel. What's the big idea?

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In the zoo story, the pretzel is a...

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What does a big idea cover?

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