📝 Planning Your Narrative Introduction

Use this checklist to brainstorm ideas and plan your story opening. Tick each box when you've completed that step!

Character Development

I have written my main character's name

I have described 1-2 key features about my character (appearance, personality, age)

I know how my character feels at the start of the story

Setting & Atmosphere

I have chosen where my story takes place

I have included at least 2 sensory details (what can be seen, heard, smelt, felt, tasted?)

I have thought about the mood or atmosphere I want to create

Story Problem & Hook

I have identified the problem or event that will start my story

I have planned an interesting hook sentence to grab my reader's attention

My opening will make the reader want to keep reading

🎨 Language & Writing Craft

Vocabulary & Descriptive Language

I have brainstormed interesting vocabulary words from my word list

I have included vivid adjectives and descriptive phrases in my plan

I have thought about using similes or metaphors to create strong images

My word choices will help create the right mood for my story

Final Check

My plan includes all the main elements of a narrative introduction

My ideas make sense and connect together well

I'm ready to start writing my introduction!

Jot down your best ideas here:

Hook sentence ideas:

Key vocabulary words to use: