KS2 Primary English Age 9-13 - Writing: Making Your Story Interesting Part 2 - Explained

The video tutorial guides viewers through the process of writing a story, emphasizing the importance of considering the audience, using descriptive language, and developing characters. It covers the six plot stages: opening, problem, complication, crisis, resolution, and conclusion. The tutorial provides tips for engaging openings, character development, and building tension. It also highlights the significance of showing rather than telling and linking the story's ending to its beginning.

Why is it important to consider the audience when writing a story?

• To avoid using complex vocabulary

• To ensure the story is of appropriate length

• To make sure the story is entertaining and engaging

• To ensure the story is grammatically correct

Which technique can be used in the opening of a story to grab the reader's attention?

• Using complex sentence structures

• Listing all characters at once

• Using onomatopoeia or dialogue

• Describing the weather in detail

What is a common characteristic of the problem stage in a story?

• The setting is described in detail

• The story concludes

• The main character faces a challenge or obstacle

• The main character achieves their goal

During the complication stage, what might happen to the problem?

• It gets resolved immediately

• It becomes more complex or worsens

• It is ignored by the characters

• It is forgotten by the reader

How can a writer increase tension during the crisis stage of a story?

• By using short, repetitive sentences

• By introducing new characters

• By describing the setting in detail

• By using long, descriptive sentences

What should a strong ending of a story demonstrate?

• A detailed description of the setting

• The main character's growth or change

• A list of all characters

• A summary of the plot

What role can minor characters play in the resolution of a story?

• They can introduce new problems

• They can help resolve the main conflict

• They can distract the main character

• They can change the setting