Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will look at how to add movement and pace, as well as how use short sentences in our creative writing. It is time for our heroes to face the problem.

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5 Questions

Q1.
If we put a subordinate clause in front of our independent clause then we must separate these using...
Correct answer: A comma.
A full stop.
A semi-colon.
An exclamation mark.
Q2.
When including a list with our creative writing, we should:
Correct answer: Be selective and use them carefully when it adds impact.
List every detail possible.
Use them all the time - show off that we can use them!
Use them in every sentence.
Q3.
The word "quest" means
Correct answer: A long and challenging journey or search.
A scientific discovery.
An exciting dinner.
Solving something that is impossible.
Q4.
Which of these is a plausible location for a fantasy hero's quest to rescue a stolen magical object?
A beach with lots of tourists.
A bustling city with lots of shops and skyscrapers.
A busy road with a high-speed car chase.
Correct answer: A dangerous countryside location like a forest, mountain, caves or fields.
Q5.
In Ms Richards' story, Clover is...
Invited by her father to join the quest to search for the dragon.
Proudly telling everyone that she is on a quest to find the dragon.
Correct answer: Secretly joining the quest to search for the dragon.
Undecided whether she should join the quest to find the dragon.

5 Questions

Q1.
If we describe a story's genre, we mean:
Correct answer: The style or category the story fits in.
The type of characters in it.
The way the story ends.
The way the writer has written it.
Q2.
Which adverb should I choose if I want to make a fast paced story?
Carefully
Gently
Slowly
Correct answer: Urgently
Q3.
Which sentence would be effective in a Gothic story?
Correct answer: A sudden sound made him spin round in fear.
She jumped into the river and swam speedily across it.
The King grabbed his sword ready to defend himself.
The teenage girl packed her favourite items into her bag.
Q4.
The climactic moment means...
Correct answer: The moment the hero meets the problem.
The moment the two lovers kiss.
The moment when the story ends.
The moment where there is definitely a fight.
Q5.
In Ms Richards' story, what does Clover find when she reaches the dragon?
A ferocious monster!
Correct answer: Baby dragons!
Some pretty flowers!
The cave was empty!

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UnitEnglish / Paragraphing narratives for clarity, using possessive pronouns, using apostrophes accurately, structuring, writing and editing genre-specific narratives

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