Challenge Reading

L.O: To retrieve answers from a text and give full answers.

I wonder, how do we write full answers successfully?

Let's activate our prior knowledge! Beth wyt ti'n meddwl?

Time To Choose Your Chilli!

1. What does the word "exciting" in the text suggest about the journey of writing a story?
   1. The word 'exciting' means...
2. What is "descriptive language"? Why is it considered important?
   1. ​​​​​​​'Descriptive language' is important because...
3. Why do you think creating a setting is important for the story?
   1. ​​​​​​​Creating a setting is important because...
4. Why do you think speech is important for a story?
   1. ​​​​​​​Speech is important because...
5. Summarise the key steps mentioned for writing a good story.​​​​​​​
   1. ​​​​​​​Key steps for writing a good story include...

1. What does the term “relatable” mean in the context of the main character?
   1. The term 'relatable' means...
2. In the text, what is meant by “well-rounded character”?
   1. A 'well - rounded' character means...
3. Why do you think creating a relatable character is important for the reader's experience?
4. What kind of emotions do you think the text suggests should be included in a story, and why might they be important?
5. In your own words, summarise the process of writing a good story as described in the text.
6. What are the key elements mentioned in the text that should be included when writing a story?
7. Analyse how the author explains the concept of 'plot'. What elements are considered essential for a strong plot?
8. How does the author emphasise the importance of setting in a story? Provide examples from the text.

1. What does the word "rewarding" mean in the context of writing a good story?
2. In the phrase "unique character," what does the word "unique" imply about the character compared to others?
3. Why might the author suggest drawing inspiration from local folklore when brainstorming story ideas?
4. What can we infer about the importance of character development in a story based on the examples provided in the text?
5. Summarise the main steps to writing a good story as outlined in the text.
6. Describe the role of a story's setting according to the text.
7. How does the author suggest a writer can make characters more relatable?
8. What techniques does the text encourage to build a strong plot, and how might these techniques affect the reader's engagement?
9. In your opinion, what is the most important element of a story mentioned in the text, and why?
10. Evaluate the use of sensory language in the section about setting. How does it contribute to the quality of the writing?

Choose a story from the book corner that you have not read before. What can you learn from the front cover?

Think about:

The type of story it might be, why do you think this?

What plot do you think this story has?

What can you learn about the main character?