Narrative Writing: Thrilling Experience

This Powerpoint prepares students for AQA and Eduqas English GCSE creative writing by guiding them through an example of a successful story under the title: “Write about a thrilling experience”. The lesson is structured as follows:

1. Students think of the most exciting thing that has ever happened to them.
2. They begin to plan using either the 5-part story structure or the 3-part story structure, depending on their ability. (Differentiated slides).
3. Slides present the WAGOLL with effective writing techniques highlighted. (Sentence variety; sophisticated vocabulary; appeal to the senses etc)
4. Students attempt four of the identified techniques themselves.
5. Students write their story in exam conditions.
6. Success criteria slide as a reminder.
   Using WAGOLLS is a great way to get students to understand the exam requirements.