Creative Writing Mastery: A Three-Week Narrative Development Programme for Key Stage 3

Unlock the imaginative potential of your Key Stage 3 students with our meticulously crafted three-week narrative development programme, “Creative Writing Mastery”. This comprehensive scheme is designed to inspire young writers through the exploration and analysis of captivating literary extracts, leading them to create their own compelling stories.

Key Features:

• Structured Learning Objectives: Each week focuses on building crucial narrative skills, from language analysis to theme exploration and narrative crafting.
• Engaging Extracts: Utilise rich, high-quality extracts from renowned texts such as “Life of Pi,” “Twilight,” and “The Arrival” to enhance language acquisition and comprehension.
• Interactive and Independent Activities: A blend of independent reading, proof-reading, and creative tasks ensures active engagement and skill development.
• Final Narrative Project: Culminates in the writing of an original story titled “The Departure,” where students apply learned techniques to produce a polished piece of creative writing.
• Peer Review and Assessment: Encourage collaborative learning through peer assessments, fostering a supportive classroom environment.

Weekly Breakdown:

1. Week 1: Language and Comprehension
   • Independent reading and comprehension tasks with extracts from “Life of Pi.”
   • Focus on synonym discovery and comprehension questions to enhance understanding and language use.

2. Week 2: Language Craft and Analysis
   • Deep dive into language analysis with targeted questions and proof-reading exercises.
   • Analysis of “Twilight” to understand character relationships and thematic elements.

3. Week 3: Theme Exploration and Narrative Writing
   • Thematic prediction and inference activities using “The Arrival.”
   • Narrative planning and writing sessions, guiding students through drafting, revising, and peer assessment.
   • Final narrative writing task using elements from studied texts to craft their own story, “The Departure.”

Enhance your curriculum and ignite the creative spark in your students with “Creative Writing Mastery.” Equip them with the skills to analyse, interpret, and create compelling narratives that showcase their growing proficiency in English literature.

Available now for download and classroom implementation. Make your Key Stage 3 English lessons a journey of discovery