GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Writing: Planning Creative Writing Part 1 - Explained

This video tutorial emphasizes the importance of planning in creative writing, debunking the myth that good writers can write spontaneously. It guides viewers on how to effectively plan descriptions and narratives by understanding the text's context, audience, and purpose. The tutorial highlights the need to engage readers by identifying the intended audience and adjusting writing style accordingly. It also covers key elements of description, such as subject, setting, and perspective, and the use of senses and emotions to enhance reader engagement.

Why is it important to have a plan in creative writing?

• To impress the examiner with vocabulary

• To ensure ideas are structured and engaging

• To write faster

• To avoid writer's block

What should a writer consider to engage the reader's interest?

• The length of the text

• The complexity of vocabulary

• The intended audience and purpose

• The number of characters

What is the primary purpose of writing a description or narrative?

• To inform the reader

• To confuse the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To persuade the reader

Which element is NOT part of writing a description?

• Perspective

• Subject

• Setting

• Dialogue

How can a writer use senses to enhance a description?

• By avoiding emotional descriptions

• By using complex words

• By incorporating all senses like sight, sound, and smell

• By focusing only on visual details