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Short Story Structure using Neil Gaiman - fun stand alone lesson!
A fully resourced, tried and tested fun and engaging lesson on how writers use structure to create suspense. Uses the brilliant short story “ClickClack the RattleBag” by Neil Gaiman, inspired by material from the equally brilliant EMC.
Includes:
**Link to the author reading the story at Halloween in the New York City Library. **
Link to free WordWall Quiz quick starter
Three quick mysteries to solve to encourage students to PAY attention to detail (crucial to the story!!)
Fun creative writing task (can be as alternative starter)
*** PowerPoint for whole lesson (possibly two)**
Reading comprehension & answers
Scaffolded tasks about structure (perfect for KS4 revision, or an intro to structure at KS3)
Whole story text (Word Doc)