Creative writing

Creative writing

1. How to plan before writing a story: 1) Character = the people in the story 2) Setting = Where & when 3) Plot = Describe 4)Conclusion = ending Hints - use descriptive language and emotions

   • After planning: 1) Write first draft 2) review the first draft to see that it makes sense 3) Edit = fix mistakes, spelling, punctuation 4) Present final version

2. Key features of a short story:1) Beginning 2) Middle 3)End 4) Few characters 5) Clear setting 6) Few events 7) Takes a short time to read

3. Key features of as novel: 1) Beginning 2) Middle 3) End 4) Lots of characters 5) Clear setting 6) Lots of events 7) long time to read

4. Lullaby = gentle rhythmic songs passed from parents to baby & sung to babies

5. Poems = Use rhyme & rhythm to create effect. Sometimes written in shapes

6. Key Fable features: 1) story provides explanation for natural phenomenon 2)Characters = animals or fantasy act in human way 3) One character = often good/ brave 4) One = often silly/ boastful 5) Plot = Often funny or impossible

7. Analyse a newspaper article: 1) Who is it about? 2) What happened? 3) Where did it take place? 4) Wen did it happen 5) Why did it happen? 6) How does the story make you feel?

   • Write an article
     • How
     • Why
     • When
     • Who
     • What
     • Where