Y7-8Writing+Programmes


 * __ Writing Programmes __**

Check out the Enchanted Learning Story starter ideas for different styles of writing and interesting topics to write about**__. __** []

__** Try writing your story using a writing recipe. **__ Phyllis Johnston, NZ writer, came to Pirongia School years ago and shared this process with groups of students and they wrote some great stories.

__**Ingredients & Method:**__
 * An opening to your story that just describes the scene. **
 * Add in a description of a sound that can be heard in that scene. **
 * Now bring a character into your story and describe them. **
 * Time for some action. Make something happen in your story. **
 * End your story by describing the scene as it now is. **

__Example:__ The waves on the beach were sparkling in the sunlight as they rolled towards the shore. They swished onto the sand rattling the shells on the tideline. Seagulls screeched as they fought over a smelly old fish skeleton that lapped back and forth in the shallow waves. A dog ran barking with delight chasing the gulls out into the waves and out of reach. A little girl with curly red hair and freckles ran after the dog, calling him to stop, but Harry was ignoring of her shouts. Suddenly the little girl tripped on a stone and went sprawling across the sand, just as a big wave came sluicing across the shore. Annie let out a scream and sat up spluttering and rubbing the salty water from her eyes. Harry gave up chasing the gulls and rushed over to Annie, stretching out a big pink tongue to lick the water from her face. "Oh yuck!" Annie squealed. You're worse than the waves," she yelled pushing him away. Annie picked herself up and ran further into the water. The waves on the beach sparkled in the sunshine as they rolled to the shore. The gulls returned to fight over their smelly fish, and a happy little girl and her dog romped in the waves.

Now you have a go and add your finished story to the display area for your age group.