Creating a story opening
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- In this lesson, we will look at how we start a story. We will look closely at how we might use subordinate clauses at the start of a story to hook a reader and provide lots of information. Then we will get to write the opening of our own stories!
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5 Questions
Q1.
Genre means:
A spooky story with ghosts.
The same as the writer's craft.
The story is plausible.
Q2.
In the fantasy genre we might expect:
A romance story.
A spooky story with zombies.
A story with ghosts.
Q3.
If a story is plausible it means:
The story does not feel realistic and believable.
The story has a cliff hanger ending.
The story is true.
Q4.
Which of these plots would we say is the romance genre?
A superhero saves a city.
A warlock defeats a witch.
An explorer discovers a pot of gold.
Q5.
Which of these would be a plausible weapon for a hero to use to kill a dragon in the fantasy genre?
A machine gun.
A pencil.
A teaspoon.
5 Questions
Q1.
The fantasy genre includes:
A hero, a villain and a superhero.
A hero, a villain and a zombie.
A hero, a villain and romance.
Q2.
If you use a subordinate clause in front of an independent clause then you must...
Put a capital letter on the independent clause.
Use a semi-colon.
Use no punctuation.
Q3.
Which of these is a plausible plot for the Gothic genre?
A pirate goes on a journey to find buried treasure.
A prince falls in love with a princess.
An astronaut goes into space.
Q4.
What do we expect at the start of a story?
A climatic moment.
A problem revealed.
The ending.
Q5.
What unusual building has Ms Richards chosen to put in the opening of her fantasy story?
Mundale School for Princes and Princesses.
Mundale School for trainee Blacksmiths.
Mundale School for Witches and Wizards.