Choosing between an article or story
Choose one of these questions.
Write your answer in about 100 words.
Question 3
Your English teacher has asked you to write a story.
Your story must begin with this sentence.
As they set off on their bikes, they knew they were going to have an exciting day.
Write your story.
FOCUS ON THE INSTRUCTIONS
Look at the exam task
A. How many questions are there in this part of the exam?
B. How many questions must you answer?
C. How many words do you need to write?
FOCUS ON THE QUESTIONS
2. Now read question 3 and follow these steps.
Look at the sentence given and think of a story you could write.
Write a sentence for each of the points.
What happens in the second sentence?
What will happen after that?
How will your story end?
Write down five or six useful words and phrases that you can use in your story
3. If you are not sure whether to write a story or an article follow the same process for the article, look at your notes for both questions and choose which question you will answer.
Think about these things.
Do you have enough ideas for the story?
Do you know all the vocabulary you'll need?
Can you Write 100 words?
FOCUS ON THE LANGUAGE
Read a student's answer to question 3
Complete it with the words and phrases from the box.
started throwing | fortunately | were going to | with the ball | kicked the ball | it was amazing
As they set off on their bikes, they knew they were going to have an exciting day. Andrew and Richard had loads of things to eat and drink because they (1) _______ spend a day at the beach.
When they arrived, they started playing football Richard accidentally (2) _______ into the sea and ran in to get it. When he got into the water, three dolphins, which seemed to want to play (3) _______, suddenly appeared near him. Andrew went into the water too and they (4) _______ the ball around. The dolphins were swimming after the ball - (5) _______! (6) _______, they took some photos so everyone would believe their story.
Writing part 2: Strategy
(story)
Read the question below.
what must you write?
What is the title?
Where must you write your answer?
part 2
Your English teacher has asked you to write a story.
Your story must have this title:
The wrong address
Write your story on your answer sheet.
How will you set the story?
What will happen after that?
How will your story end?
Getting ideas
Write down five or six useful words and phrases that you can use in your story.
Think about these questions.
Whose address is it?
Why is it the wrong address?
How will your story begin?
How will it end?
Write down some words/ideas
Examples:-
Mistake,
key
flat
different
door
Planning your answer
Before starting your story, it is important to make a plan.
Your story must be simple enough to finish in about 100 words.
Starting and finishing
If you chose to write a story make sure it has a proper begining and ending.
Remember it is meant to be a short story not part of a story.
Structure
Aim to write several (3-5) paragraphs, not just one long paragraph.
Starting a story
Make sure that you have at least one more sentence in the first paragraph after the sentence you are given.
This should include any background information you need to give, for example, about the people or the place, and the first part of the story.
Examples:
At the beginning, I was a little skeptical so…
I will never forget the day/time when …
It all began when I met this boy called James who…
It was a hot/cold summer/winter day and…
From the very start, I knew ...
One day, I was walking along the street, when…
When I first spoke to him I was shocked because…
Continuing your story
The middle section should contain the main part of the story and may be split into two paragraphs if necessary.
Remember to add details to your story.
This should mean that each paragraph is several sentences, not just one.
Ending your story
Remember! Make sure the story has a point
The final part of the story should include a sentence at the end that finishes the story in an entertaining way.
Examples:
Finally, I managed to get home and..
After everything that had happened, I...
Eventually, he came around and…
It had been the most amazing day.
Luckily, I had my camera so…
When it was all over we cried with joy.
In the end, everything/everybody was ...
After everything that happened …
Writing your story
Read Answers A and B in the next slide.
Answer these questions about each story.
Is it a good story?
Does it have a beginning and an end?
Are joining/linking words used?
Answer A:-
Last year I made a mistake when I went to visit my uncle and he was out. He always left the key under the mat so I went into the flat. Everything in the flat was different from last time but I thought my uncle had new furniture.
While I was waiting for my uncle to come home, I watched TV. I was watching the news when a man walked in. He wasn't my uncle! I was in my uncle’s old flat. He hadn’t told me his new address. The man always left a key under the mat because once he had lost his key.
Answer B:-
I rang the wrong doorbell. A very old man opened the door. He thought I was his granddaughter, I stand and talk to him. He told me about his life. After half an hour I am leaving. I went next door to my friend's flat, it was very late. All our friends were in the city centre.
Making Your Story more interesting
Use adverbs to make your writing interesting
Complete these sentences using an appropriate word or phrase.
in fact – fortunately – obviously – surprisingly – actually – naturally - of course – luckily - to my surprise
It started to rain but _________ I had my umbrella with me.
She didn't receive a birthday card from her best friend so _________ she felt very disappointed.
I got up early this morning _________ I got up before six!
He studied all day but _________ he wasn't tired at all!
She passed all her exams so _________ she was very happy.
Read the story and complete gaps 1-6 with six of these words. There may be more than one possible answer.
but – when – although – so – because – despite – then – while
(1) _________ I woke up late, I was able to catch the 8 am bus. I arrived at the railway station and was very happy (2) _________ there wasn't a queue in the ticket office. I had a little time before my train arrived (3) _________ I went to buy a coffee. (4) _________ I got there I was surprised to see an old friend I hadn't seen for many years.
We started to chat and (5) _________ I forgot the time! Suddenly I noticed my train arriving at the platform. (6) _________ running as fast as I could, I missed the train.
Additional Practice
Look at the example, then rewrite each of a-e in two different ways, using the linking words.
Example: he was late for work / his boss didn't get angry
He was late for work but his boss didn't get angry.
Although he was late for work, his boss didn't get angry.
I felt very tired / I went to bed early
I got home / I had a shower
it was dark / I couldn't see anything
Pablo works hard / he never seems tired
Emma won the prize / she was congratulated by her teacher
Checking and correcting your work
Checklist
When you finish writing a short message, use this checklist-
Content
Does your story have a beginning, a middle and an end?
Have you added details and language to make the story more interesting to read?
Communicative achievement
The story is for people who are reading for pleasure, so have you used a suitable entertaining style?
Organisation
Have you divided your writing into paragraphs?
Have you included suitable linking words and phrases to join the parts of your story together?
Spelling and Grammar
All of these sentences contain a mistake with spelling or grammar. Write S for spelling or G for grammar and correct the mistake.
I recieved a nice present from my friend.
When I will get home, I will call you.
I hope to see you tomorow!
He asked me how old am I.
I like all types of music especialy rock.
I must to do my homework before I go out.
The football match last night was very exiting.
Yesterday I have been to London.
I Where you went last night?
This car is more cheap than all the others.
I don't think there is nobody in the house.
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