Starting Stories

The first part of the plot is called the

• Exponent

• Exposure

• Exposition

• First position

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.K.3

Imagine that you are in this location. Describe what you See, Smell, Hear and Feel. Use similes, word factory words and descriptive details. Explain how you ended up in this burning forest and what you plan to do.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

A _________________ compares two different things WITHOUT using "like or as".

• Metaphor

• Pun

• Simile

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Why does a story need paragraphs?

• Because Miss Reed said so

• Because paragraphs help the story to look organised and it becomes easier to read.

• Because there was an exclamation mark!

• Because they look cool.

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3F

CCSS.RF.2.4

A _________________ compares two different things using "like or as".

• Metaphor

• Pun

• Simile

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

Today is your school's sports day and you are representing your team in a race. Describe what happens. How do you feel? What do you see and hear around you? Use similes, word factory words and descriptive details.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.K.3

The Exposition or Introduction introduces which of the following elements of the story:

• Character and Climax

• Setting and Character

• Resolution and Character

• Falling Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

Why are descriptive details important?

• They help us to imagine what is taking place in the story and keep things interesting.

• They make stories long and boring.

• They are not important!

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

A strange alien ship has landed in your backyard. Write the first paragraph of this story.

Describe the weather, the ship and the alien.

Describe what you see, hear, feel and smell. Describe your emotions.

Use 2 word factory words and 2 similes