Writing: Imaginative

 

	Imaginative Writing
TR	Writing a Short Story [PDF] A useful teacher guide to writing a short story.
TR	Tips for Narrative Writing [PDF] Pupils use an extract from the novel to create a poem.
TR	Writing a Story [Word] A comprehensive Imaginative Writing pack detailing different genres.
TR	Imaginative Writing Attainment Criteria [Word]
TR	Escape from Kraznir [Word] Pupils are invited to lead a gang of brave warriors on their journey of a lifetime. A comprehensive imaginative writing pack which challenges pupils to use their imaginations and write in a variety of genres. With thanks to Kelso High School.

 

	Ghost Stories
	Write your own ghost story [Word] Write your own ghost story using writing frames.

 

	Poetry
TR	Poetry Archive Poetry Archive is a comprehensive online collection of recordings of poets reading their work. You can enjoy listening here, free of charge, to the voices of contemporary English-language poets and of poets from the past. There is a section for teachers with lessons plans and 10 minute activities linked to the poems on the site. The children's archive section allows them to search for poems on their favourite subject.
TR	Silver Sword – Lesson plan Pupils use an extract from the novel to create a poem.
TR	Jabberwocky - Lesson Plan This interesting lesson is based on the poem by Lewis Carroll. Pupils investigate the difference between narrative and poetry before considering the poet's use of nonsense words.