My lessons teaching narrative writing. I have included 14 of my PowerPoints and all other documents. All resources are modern and interactive. The following topics are covered: Planning Structure Themes Examples of student work (bad, good, great) Language techniques Dialogue Famous opening lines Famous opening paragraphs How to write a successful ending Sensory Language Show, not tell

My lessons teaching narrative writing. I have included 14 of my PowerPoints and all other documents. All resources are modern and interactive. The following topics are covered: Planning Structure Themes Examples of student work (bad, good, great) Language techniques Dialogue Famous opening lines Famous opening paragraphs How to write a successful ending Sensory Language Show, not tell

An informative and interactive lesson on writing opening lines a in short story. The students look at famous novels as well as valuable activity on exemplar work. I have also included a video on successful opening lines.

A clear and informative 30-slide PowerPoint on writing instructions with fun (and less fun!) examples for the students to work with.

An informative step-by-step session on writing successful paragraphs. Very clear & concise.

A great lesson which recaps all you need to know about narrative writing.

A fun quiz on descriptive writing. Could be used as a starter or plenary. Example question: “‘You’re like a miniature buddha covered in hair’. Alliteration, metaphor or simile?” The students love it and really shows where the learning gaps are.

Two separate PowerPoints on the best (and most famous) opening paragraphs & opening lines in fiction. Each book has its example with interesting images. Great for teaching creative writing.

A great PowerPoint on the best (and most famous) opening lines in fiction. Each book has its example with interesting images. Great for teaching creative writing.

A great PowerPoint on the best (and most famous) opening paragraphs in fiction. Each book has its example with interesting images. Great for teaching creative writing.

The best opening lines from Haruki Murakami’s novels and short stories. Great for narrative and descriptive writing lessons. Available as PowerPoint, Word document and video.

A great intro into narrative writing. The lesson includes a starter character, themes, plot, structure and much more,

A great lesson on descriptive writing.

A informative, interactive and fun lesson on ‘show, not tell’ in creative writing. The lesson uses the book and film ‘I am Legend’ as its main resource. The students love this!

A fun quiz the students love! Works well as an individual or class activity. Modern images and resources used.

A simple, interactive and fun lesson on writing a bibliography.

An informative lesson on writing summaries.

Very helpful for students.

A lesson looking at the most common student problems with creative writing and looking how to solve these common errors. PP includes examplar material, student discussion and group activites. I have also included a fun starter on Catchphrase (the students love this!).

A lesson looking how to plan a successful story. Common student mistakes kill the chance of a successful grade. This lesson examines those errors e.g. TOO BRIEF, NO PLANNING, STRUGGLES WITH BASIC ACCURACY (TENSES), ‘REALISTIC’ STORIES ARE WILL GET YOU A HIGHER GRADE etc. There a number of activites and exemplars to show the importance and simplicity of planning. This really helps the students! I have also included a worksheet, example story and a fun Catchphrase starter the students love.