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Crafting Stormy Beginnings

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Crafting Stormy Beginnings

Storm clouds and lightning illustration

⛈️ Part 1: Storm Vocabulary Brainstorm

1. Complete the sensory word bank for "storm". Write at least 2 words/phrases for each sense:

SIGHT: _______________, _______________

SOUND: _______________, _______________

SMELL: _______________, _______________

TOUCH/FEEL: _______________, _______________

EMOTIONS: _______________, _______________

2. Which narrative techniques would be most effective for creating atmosphere in a storm opening? Tick all that apply:

Personification (giving the storm human qualities)

Short, punchy sentences for tension

Long, complex descriptions

Metaphors and similes

Foreshadowing danger

📖 Part 2: Analysing Atmospheric Writing

3. Read this opening extract:

"The wind howled like a wounded beast, rattling the windows with furious fists. Sarah pressed her face against the cold glass, watching the oak tree in the garden bend and twist as if pleading for mercy. Something was coming—she could feel it in her bones."

4. Identify ONE example of each technique used in the extract above:

Personification: ___________________________________

Simile: ___________________________________

Foreshadowing: ___________________________________

5. What mood does this opening create?

Peaceful and calm

Tense and foreboding

Exciting and adventurous

Sad and melancholy

✍️ Part 3: Craft Your Storm Opening

6. Write the opening paragraph for a story titled "The Storm". Use the techniques discussed to create atmosphere and draw your reader in immediately:
7. Writing Checklist - Tick each box when you've included it in your opening:

Vivid descriptive language (adjectives, adverbs)

At least one example of personification

Variety in sentence lengths for impact

Clear mood/atmosphere established

Engaging hook to draw reader in

Correct spelling, punctuation and grammar

8. Peer Feedback Prompts: Exchange your work with a partner and answer:

What works well in this opening? ___________________________________

What mood/feeling does it create? ___________________________________

One suggestion for improvement: ___________________________________

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