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Story Start Checklist

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Story Start Checklist

Student writing a story

📝 Planning Checklist

Instructions: Use this checklist to help plan and write your narrative introduction. Tick each box when complete and add notes to help you remember important details.

1. Character Planning

I have identified the main character(s) for my story.

Notes: ________________________________________________

2. Setting Details

I have described the setting clearly (where and when).

Notes: ________________________________________________

3. Story Problem

I know what problem or situation will start my story.

Notes: ________________________________________________

4. Vocabulary Use

I used at least 11 words from my vocabulary list.

Notes: ________________________________________________

✍️ Writing Quality Checklist

5. Engaging Opening

My introduction includes a hook or interesting opening.

Notes: ________________________________________________

6. Sentence Quality

My sentences have correct punctuation and make sense.

Notes: ________________________________________________

7. Planning Tools

I have planned my introduction using my graphic organiser.

Notes: ________________________________________________

8. Ready to Draft

I am ready to start drafting my introduction paragraph.

Notes: ________________________________________________

🎯 Reflection

What part of planning your story introduction was most challenging?
Which vocabulary words from your list are you most excited to use in your story?

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