13 lesson unit for IGCSE First Language English 0500/0990 for Narrative Writing, specifically for Paper 2 Exam Route. The theme of this unit is fantasy narrative writing.
Included is a 275 slide PowerPoint and 85 page student workbook with all activities included, such as the do nows, planning sheets, extracts, etc.
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Find the coursework adaptation of this same unit here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-13036344
Lesson topics:
- Introducing the fantasy genre
- Show don’t tell
- Settings
- Characterisation
- Dialogue
- Plot mountain
- Clues and tension
- A* exemplar
- Rank ordering three example stories
- Generating character and setting ideas for the exam
- Generating story ideas based on past paper questions
- Timed & paced exam practice
- Redrafting my story
Free sample lessons:
- Unpicking an exemplar A* story: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13037017
- Identifying show don’t tell: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-13037005
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This Narrative Writing unit is a masterclass in crafting compelling stories, perfectly tailored to the IGCSE First Language English syllabus. Each lesson builds purposefully on the last, guiding students from genre exploration to polished exam-ready narratives with clarity, creativity, and confidence. This unit doesn’t just teach students how to write stories - it teaches them how to think like writers. The balance of creativity, technique, and exam strategy is exceptional. Whether students are aiming for top marks or simply want to enjoy the craft of storytelling, this unit delivers. Highly recommended!
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