Write a Story

English language level:

CEF B2 :


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1.You are going to write a story. Complete this exercise to get some good words to use.

2. Complete this worksheet. before planning & writing your story.


3. Want to write a spy or adventure story? Try this find the hidden treasure activity.

Write one of these stories
1. Type of story: Romance:
Title: Love on the High Seas
Other romance stories: High School Musical, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty

2. Type of story: Spy:
Title: Spy Ship
Other spy stories: Spy Kids

3. Type of story: Ghost:
Title: The Ghost of the Mary Celeste
Other ghost stories: Casper the Friendly Ghost

4. Type of story: Adventure:
Title: The Lost Treasure
Other adventure stories: Treasure Island

5. Type of story: True Story
Title: Danger at Sea!
These 'rules' will help you write a better story.
1. Try to use the words right for your kind of story.
2. No more than four named characters in your story.
3. Make your characters talk: e.g 'I don't want to marry him!' said the Princess.
4. Have a beginning, middle and an end.
5. Don't copy a story from a film, TV show or a book.

Have fun writing your story!

You can find a story-writing worksheet here

Your site just gets better and better!' Wendy Arnold IATEFL - Young Learners Special Interest Group