Planning, Drafting and Writing - Worksheet

The "Planning, Drafting and Writing" worksheets guide students through the creative process of writing a story. The first worksheet provides a full first draft of a whimsical tale about a young girl named Maisie from Dingwall, Scotland, who devises a plan to warm up her chilly town by bringing the Sun closer to Earth. The narrative unfolds with Maisie and her friends crafting a giant net to catch the Sun, only to find that their success leads to overheating and melting snowmen. With the help of Maisie's mum, they construct a giant catapult to return the Sun to its rightful place. The story concludes with the creation of a massive blanket to keep everyone warm, showcasing the use of problem-solving and the various skills they learned in school.

Worksheet 1 encourages students to plan their own stories by choosing from different planning techniques, such as mind maps or story mountains. It offers a range of imaginative prompts for those seeking inspiration, from alien encounters to waking up inside a video game. Worksheet 2 provides a structured template for outlining a story, with spaces to detail the beginning, middle, and end. This scaffolded approach assists students in organizing their thoughts and developing a coherent narrative before writing their draft. After completing their stories, students are instructed to review their work for mistakes and exchange feedback with a partner, fostering collaborative learning and peer evaluation.