Sentences and planning

Why do we plan before we write a story? Tick all answers that apply.

• Helps us structure our story

• So we don't forget our ideas when we start writing

• So we know where our story is going (we won't get stuck at the end!)

• Because the examiner says so

Which of these are examples of different sentence lengths?

• Short

• Long

• Paragraph

• One word

Which of the below is an example of a short sentence?

• It is cold today.

• It is cold today, so I will need my coat.

• Cold. Windy. Dreary.

• As it is so cold today, I had to go back home this morning to fetch my coat, gloves and hat.

When do we use short sentences in a story?

• For description

• For detail

• For tension and impact

When do we use long sentences in a story?

• For tension

• For description and detail

• For dramatic impact

• For a title

Which of the below is an example of a long sentence?

• Love Island is the best programme ever, because you get to follow the lives of the characters, over the duration of an entire summer, to see who they will fall in love with.

• Love Island is a really bad show.

• Love Island is bad, because it sets a bad example.

What is a minor sentence?

• A full sentence.

• A sentence that does not make sense.

• A sentence that makes sense despite having words missing.

What are the 3 key stages of a story?