FCE Unit 2 Writing a story

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This one will make you think! Who can be first person to guess what it is?

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It's a tea bag in a cup of tea. 

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Writing FCE
FCE Writing (1 hour 20 minutes)

The writing paper is divided into two parts, you have to complete one task from each part. Each part carries equal points SO...... You should not spend longer on one than another. 
PART 1  Is compulsory and there is not choice of questions - You have to write an essay. You have to write 140- 190 words

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Writing - Part 2
Part 2 has three tasks to choose from which may include:
  • a letter or email
  • an article
  • a report
  • a review
  • a story

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The incident in the photo took place after Tom left the station. What do think happened before and after the scene.
Work in pairs - discuss
timer
2:00

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Put the steps for telling a good story in the correct order. 
a. Bring events to a conclusion
b. Relate/Describe the climax - the most exciting, dramatic part of the story.
c. Set the scene: introduce the character(s) and the background situation
d. Start building the tension
e. events leading to the end of the story

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Plan:
Who is Tom? 
What happened?
Why does he know he has the wrong suitcase? 
What was in it?
What address was on the suitcase?
What was the surprise

It is a good idea to think of the end of the story as you make your plan so that the story is logical. 

Make notes of your ideas and how the story will develop

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A good story should include the following: 
A good story should include the following: 
  • a paragraph that is interesting so that  you want to read on.
  • sentences that are varied in length for interest.
  • short sentences for dramatic events
  • a wide range of vocabulary, including vivid adjectives and adverbs.
  • a wide range of past tenses.
  • correct use of paragraphs
  • a range of connectors  (see link on next slide)

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Homework: If you want to practice a story, send it to se.corrigan@tabor.nl
You have seen the competition below in a magazine. You decide to enter. Read the instructions and check who you are writing for, why and what you must write about. 
140-190 words
You have seen the competition below in a magazine. You decide to enter. Read the instructions and check who you are writing for, why and what you must write about. 
140-190 words

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Extra help
Story writing: page 100 in Gold Experience and the Writing File on page 170

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delicious
disastrous
exhausted
heartbroken
marvellous
sad
bad
nice
good
tired

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Adverbs/Adverbial phrases of place and time go at the beginning or the end of a sentence. 
I ran over a cat yesterday
Last year I saved three dogs from a bear.

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Adverbs of manner usually go after the verb
The tortoise moved slowly down the beach 
She stroked the tiger carefully

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HOMEWORK
READ: page 100
Read page 170

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