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Story Starter Steps Checklist
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Story Starter Steps Checklist
📖 Part 1: Getting Started
1. Have you read and understood the story introduction example?
Yes, I read it carefully
I annotated the key features (setting, character, problem)
I can identify what makes it interesting
2. Did you brainstorm enough ideas using your prompt and word list?
I examined my story prompt carefully
I brainstormed ideas using the graphic organiser
I looked at all the words in my word list
3. What story prompt are you using? Write it here:
📝 Part 2: Planning Your Story
4. Have you planned your story introduction using the graphic organiser?
I filled in my graphic organiser completely
My ideas are organised and clear
I'm ready to start writing
5. Did you use at least 5 words from your word list in your plan?
Write the 5 words you chose:
1. _________________ 2. _________________ 3. _________________
4. _________________ 5. _________________
6. Does your plan include a clear setting? Describe it briefly:
7. Does your plan introduce a character? Write their name and one detail about them:
✨ Part 3: Creating Interest
8. Did you think about how to begin your story in an interesting way?
I planned an exciting action to start
I planned interesting dialogue to start
I planned a mysterious or intriguing opening
I planned to start by describing an interesting setting
9. Write your opening sentence here:
10. Final check - are you ready to write your story introduction?
I have completed all the steps above
I understand the features of a good story beginning
I'm confident to start writing independently
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