Paraphrasing

Phrasal verbs

Verb + preposition

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​Vocabulary

Learning and doing

Narrative hooks and effective

story openings.

Narrative Arc

Multiple Choice

"Tear into pieces" means

• rip up

• rub out

• turn over

• cross out

Preposition phrases

By heart

For instance

In conclusion

In fact

In favour

In general

Multiple Choice

He is capable _ being a leader

• of

• for

• at

• in

Multiple Choice

Rachel is talented _ drawing

• at

• in

• about

• for

Help (sb) with

Know about

Learn about

Succeed in

Cheat at/in

Confuse sth with

Continue with

Cope with (deal with)

Verbs

Word patterns

an opinion about

a question about

Nouns

Writing a narrative - IGCSE

The beginning, or ‘exposition’, starts at the bottom of the story mountain.

This is where the writer introduces the setting and the characters of their story.

A narrative hook is usually a few lines at the start of the story that are used to engage the reader

Stage 1

The next stage of a narrative arc is called ‘rising action’.

This is where the writer starts to develop or build up a story.

The reader starts to find out more about the characters in the story and what problems or complications they might have later in the narrative.

Stage 2

The third stage of a narrative arc is the ‘climax’.

This is when the tension, conflict or complication created by the writer is at its highest point

The reader may wonder how the situation can ever be resolved.

Stage 3

The fourth stage of a narrative arc is called ‘falling action’.

At this stage of a story the writer starts to show the reader how the story might end.

For example, the main character might find a way of solving their problems and conflict or mysteries may become clear.

Stage 4

The final stage of a narrative arc is called the resolution and comes at the end of the reader’s journey through the story.

Provides answers to any mysteries, resolves any conflict and the characters often find a solution to their problems.

Makes the reader feel satisfied with the ending

Stage 4