Narrative, Descriptive and Creative Writing notes
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This GoConqr page gathers notes on narrative, descriptive and creative writing, from viewpoint and setting to mood and story writing. It is for school students practising their writing and teachers looking for ready-made material. There are more than 10 user-made notes, mostly aimed at secondary-level study. Pick a note to explore.
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Composition/Creative Writing To understand and analyse the elements of descriptive writing. • To understand and analyse the elements of a short story. • To understand and analyse the elements of a personal essay. • To practice writing for a varie...
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Narrative writting Who is telling the story?Is it first person? Is someone in the story telling the reader directly? In these kinds of narratives the narrator might be the main character – or it might be someone who is very minor. ...
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How to present a clear viewpoint in writing - created from Mind Map Clear structure Use grammar correctly, punctuate and spell accurately Write in the First Person – The character tells the story, using the pronoun ‘I’.
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English Horror Mood Piece Horror Mood Piece "we're all infected here"Dr Roberts locks the door, once, twice, three times. His hands are shaking as he slips his keys into his pocket, and turns to walk back down the cool, narrow hallway. Without...
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HOW TO WRITE A GHOST STORY - creado desde un Mapa Mental DEVELOPING YOUR PLOT DEVELOPING YOUR CHARACTERS WRITING YOUR GHOST STORY
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Waking up from a nuclear explosion - created from Mind Map scenario 1 scenario 2 scenario 3
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Mystery genre - created from Mind Map STRUCTURE OF A MYSTERY Characters Setting
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Untitled Elements of Story Plot~ a literary term used to describe the events that make up a story or the main part of a story. Setting~ the place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where a...
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What to include inCreative Writing - created from Mind Map Different tasks You are marked on... Genre
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Isabella (Izzy) Landon- (as a child) - created from Mind Map Personality Appearance Background
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How to create a setting Ways to create a setting; it's set in the past, present or future the time of day if it's set on a particular time or day of the year a specific geographical location a specific event or place it's important to ...
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Plot Diagram - creado desde un Mapa Mental Exposition Inciding Incident Rising Action
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Creative Writing Tips Limit main characters to 3 Include a form of conflict Choose a setting Include dialogue Use description to build atmosphere Write an effective opening and ending Use literary devices: similes, metaphors, alliteration ...
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Elements Of A Story Definitions Character- This story is about a dog named Rusty who travels the world looking for his owner Dave. Examples 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0qq0h4xN34
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Creating Sadness in Writing The most effective way to make a reader sad is by using injustice. People will cry, and rave, and rage if they believe a character is being unfairly treated or has an unjust death. Examples: The Green Mile,...
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The notes on this page offer different ways into a writing task. Composition/Creative Writing covers descriptive writing, short stories and personal essays. Other notes look at presenting a clear viewpoint or choosing what to include in creative writing.
For a practical starting point, try Creative Writing Tips. It brings together suggestions on conflict, dialogue and openings. If you are working on a particular detail, How to create a setting considers time and place, while Creating Sadness in Writing discusses the use of injustice.
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Creative Writing Tips is a practical starting point if you want a range of ideas for a piece of writing. It covers choices such as setting, dialogue, conflict and openings. For a broader look at different types of writing, Composition/Creative Writing covers descriptive writing, short stories and personal essays.
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The collection is mostly aimed at secondary-level study. School students can use the notes when practising narrative, descriptive and creative writing, while teachers can browse them for ready-made material. The selection includes practical tips, notes on viewpoint and setting, and an example of horror writing.