We have been learning about writing a story based on a passage. Click here to learn more at baldworm.co.uk. Remember, the real challenge is to write in the same style as the original.
Task: Please complete the 'story based on a passage' task.
Due: Thursday
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One task the examiners love to set in the 11+ exams is 'continue the story' or 'write the next chapter of the story' writing tasks. Learn how to tackle this sort of question here.
Please write the first 15 lines of a story - including an exciting first line & setting the scene - for extract 3 'The Hero'. Don't forget you can revise 'continuing a passage' at baldworm.co.uk
Feeling clever? Don't forget to include sem-colons and colons
(i) Finish the three plans & (ii) Write the first 15 lines for one of the extracts you've planned for. Try to write in the style of the original. Even though you’re writing ‘the next part of the story’, try to start with an exciting first line & include some description as you open the story.
L.O. To understand the need to ask questions of a text before continuing a passage
We looked at the questions you must ask before continuing a passage. Revise continuing a passage by clicking here.
Homework: Complete the first draft of your 'War Horse' story. We'll begin redrafting it next week. Don't forget to set the scene and include lots of shown feelings. Write 1 1/2 sides of A4.
Please read your work to someone at home when you've finished. Ask them what they enjoyed, and one thing you could improve next week.
Feeling clever? You've been collecting verbs of movement. Use them to describe how the horse moves.
P.S. Don't forget to bring in your kung-fu punctuation cards on Monday!
