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Story Planning Steps

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Story Planning Steps

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📚 Part 1: Story Opening Techniques

1. Which of these are good story opening techniques? Check all that apply:

Unexpected event

Mysterious question

Boring description

Vivid scene

Dialogue

2. Read this story opening: "The door slammed shut behind me, and I heard the lock click. My heart pounded as I realised I was trapped." What opening technique is used here?

Funny statement

Unexpected event

Character thoughts

Vivid scene

3. Explain why a good story opening is important for readers:
4. Write your own mysterious question opening in one sentence:

🗺️ Part 2: Story Planning - Mind Map

5. Create a mind map for your story idea. Fill in each section:

Characters (Who?): ________________________________

Setting - Where: ________________________________

Setting - When: ________________________________

Problem/Conflict: ________________________________

Key Events (list 3):

1. ________________________________

2. ________________________________

3. ________________________________

Resolution: ________________________________

6. Story Mountain - Match each part to the correct step:

Introduction: ________________________________

Build-up: ________________________________

Climax: ________________________________

Resolution: ________________________________

Ending: ________________________________

✏️ Part 3: Writing Your Story Beginning

7. Using your plan above, write an engaging story beginning (3-4 sentences). Include:

• A hook opening technique

• At least one character

• The setting

• A hint about the problem

8. Success Criteria Check - Tick what you included:

I used a hook to grab the reader's attention

I introduced at least one character

I described the setting (where/when)

I hinted at the problem or conflict

I used correct punctuation and complete sentences

9. Extension: Rewrite one sentence from your opening using dialogue or descriptive language:
10. Reflection: What makes your story beginning interesting for readers?

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