Writing Dialogue: Creative Writing Activities_11 to 14 years

Dialogue: Creative Writing Activities_11 to 14 yrs

Realistic dialogue elevates and sharpens any story. These four activities apply secrets from master storytellers to build on existing skills. Your students will discover how and why conversations drive their plot forward. Your students will learn to -

Explore what informs and motivates their characters’ dialogue.
Recognise and avoid common pitfalls when framing conversations.
Look for authenticity in the way their characters speak.
Punctuate and format correctly, before they start tearing their hair out!

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Resources included in this plan
Reading and Comprehension Activities
Writing Activities
Famous quotes for discussion
Literary examples
Story prompts
Story planner for students
Online resource links

Learning objectives
Reading
Understanding the author’s craft: story shape
Writing
Composition: generating ideas, planning and drafting
Composition: shaping and constructing language for expression and effect
Speaking and Listening
Developing active listening skills and strategies
Group discussion and interaction: Developing and adapting discussion skills and strategies