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Creative Writing Essentials

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Creative Writing Essentials

Creative writing illustration with pen and paper

🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To develop interesting characters

Success Criteria: I can create a character with personality traits, background, and motivations

1. Choose a character type for your story:

A brave teenager

A mysterious elderly person

A funny animal

My own idea: _______________

2. What does your character look like? (Choose 3 features)

Tall and thin

Short and sturdy

Bright green eyes

Curly red hair

Always wears a hat

Has a scar on their hand

3. What is your character's biggest fear?
4. Complete this sentence about your character's personality:

My character is _____________ and _____________ but sometimes they can be _____________.

📖 Plot and Story Structure

5. Every good story needs a problem. What problem will your character face?

They lose something important

They have to make a difficult choice

Someone needs their help

They discover a secret

6. How will your story begin? Write your opening sentence:
7. How might your character solve their problem? (Brainstorm 2 ideas)

Idea 1: _________________________________________________

Idea 2: _________________________________________________

🌟 Descriptive Language Challenge

8. Replace these boring words with more exciting ones:

The _______ house stood on the _______ hill.

(Replace: big, tall)

9. Create a simile by finishing this sentence:

The wind howled like _________________________________

10. Extension Task: Write 3 sentences describing your character's bedroom using all five senses (what they see, hear, smell, feel, taste):

📝 Differentiation Support

For Support Learners:

• Use the word bank: mysterious, enormous, ancient, sparkling, cosy, terrifying

• Work with a partner to discuss ideas before writing

• Focus on completing questions 1-7 first

For Advanced Learners:

• Create a character family tree showing relationships

• Write a short dialogue between your character and their best friend

• Plan a sequel to your story

Dyslexia-Friendly Options:

• Use coloured paper or overlay

• Discuss answers verbally with teacher

• Use speech-to-text software if available

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