LP1 Q5 - The START model

What does 'START' stand for in the context of creative writing?

• A list of different techniques for writing

• An acronym to help structure creative writing

• A versatile vocabulary list

• A technique for remembering English grammar rules

Why is 'START' considered a useful resource for planning creative writing?

• It provides a list of vocabulary words to use

• It helps ensure writing is well sequenced and paragraphed correctly

• It is a mnemonic device for English grammar

• It is the only method allowed in English Language GCSE exams

According to the paragraph planning resource, how should you begin a paragraph that provides an overview of the sky?

• With a detailed description of the weather

• With a single word sentence followed by an extended metaphor

• With a dialogue between characters

• With a description of the landscape

What literary device is recommended to use when describing the reaction of weather, person, or animal in the paragraph planning resource?

• Simile

• Onomatopoeia

• Repetition

• Personification

What is the purpose of the 'One sentence paragraph' according to the document?

• To provide a detailed background setting

• To offer a brief summary of the plot

• To evoke a strong feeling or idea in one sentence

• To introduce a new character

According to the checklist, how many pages should your writing fill at a minimum?

• One page

• Two pages

• Three pages

• Four pages

What should you use at the beginning of every sentence according to the checklist?

• A comma

• A full stop

• A capital letter

• An indent

What should you do when you start a new paragraph, as per the checklist?

• Use a semi-colon

• Miss a line or indent

• Use a full stop

• Capitalize the first two words

What is 'Versatile Vocabulary'?

• A list of the most commonly used words in English language

• Pairs or binary opposites that help express ideas confidently

• Vocabulary that consists solely of adjectives

• Words that are difficult to use in sentences

Why is 'Versatile Vocabulary' important when reading or writing a text?

• It helps to make the text longer and more complex

• It is only necessary for texts you have seen before

• It provides a range of vocabulary to express sophisticated and perceptive responses

• It is required to understand the basic meaning of the text