KS2 Primary English Age 9-13 - Writing: Planning to Write a Story Part 1 - Explained

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of planning in writing fiction. It discusses key elements such as audience, purpose, plot, settings, and characters. The tutorial outlines a plot structure with stages like opening, problem, complication, crisis, adjustment, and closing. It provides guidance on how to engage the audience and develop a compelling story. The video concludes with a preview of the next module.

Why is it important to know your audience when writing a fictional story?

• To include more characters

• To use complex vocabulary

• To make the story longer

• To ensure the story is entertaining

Which of the following is NOT one of the four key elements in story planning?

• Plot

• Settings

• Chapter titles

• Major characters

What is the role of minor characters in a story?

• To confuse the reader

• To change the plot direction

• To introduce new settings

• To support the major character and help describe them

What happens during the 'crisis' stage of a plot?

• The main character solves the problem

• The main character faces a major challenge

• The story ends

• New characters are introduced

How does the 'adjustment' stage differ from the 'resolution'?

• The problem is completely solved

• The main character changes to overcome the problem

• New problems arise

• The setting changes