Writing the opening of ‘Lucky Dip' | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

The opening is the first section of a story.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The opening comes first and is followed by the build up.

Which of the following should be introduced in the opening?

• the setting

• the main characters

• all the smaller characters

Answer explanation

The setting and the main characters should be introduced in the opening. This will engage the reader straight away.

What is the setting for 'Lucky Dip'?

• a farm

• a park

• the seaside

• a school

Answer explanation

The seaside contains a funfair and a pier.

A writer should try to include ambitious vocabulary from their plan.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Using ambitious vocabulary means using words that are precise and descriptive. They paint a vivid picture in the reader’s mind and make writing exciting to read.

Put these key moments from the opening in the correct order.

• Emily and her grandprents walk on the pier.

• Emily arrives at the seaside.

• Emily sees the arcade and walks towards it.

Answer explanation

The end of the opening is when Emily is walking towards the mysterious arcade.

We will use lots of expanded noun phrases in our opening. Which of these is an example of an expanded noun phrase?

• beach

• sandy beach

• vast, sandy beach

Answer explanation

Don't forget to put a comma between your adjectives!