Creating a written narrative response | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

Which of these would *not* be involved in proofreading?

• checking your use of punctuation

• checking your spellings

• rewriting your opening paragraph

Answer explanation

Make sure to spend at least ten minutes proofreading your work.

Which of these would ensure we have planned a piece of work thoroughly?

• plan the details of each paragraph

• write down all the techniques you will use

• plan all the ambitious vocabulary you will use

Answer explanation

You can use a single paragraph outline to help you thoroughly plan a narrative.

Why is it important to proofread a piece of work?

• to make our writing longer

• to ensure we correct punctuation, spelling and grammar errors

• to add more complex vocabulary, making it harder to understand

Answer explanation

Due to the pressures of writing, we may not realise that we have misspelt a word or missed out some punctuation. Therefore it is vital to proofread.

Starting with the first, put the elements of a single paragraph outline in chronological order.

• topic sentence

• concluding sentence

• supporting detail

Answer explanation

By using all of the elements of a single paragraph outline, we ensure we do not waste time during the writing process thinking about what to write.

How can we use paragraphs in an engaging way?

• plan each paragraph to describe a random element of a scene

• build tension as the paragraphs develop

• make sure each paragraph includes five sentences

Answer explanation

One way to achieve this is to: set the scene in the first paragraph, zoom into an interesting aspect of the scene in the next paragraph and lastly write about a problem or tense moment as it develops.

Which sentence uses the word 'remnants' accurately?

• 'The remnants of the project are due tomorrow.'

• 'After the fire, only remnants of the building remained.'

• 'She prepared the remnants for dinner.'

Answer explanation

You might use the word 'remnants' if you are describing a dilapidated scene.