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  1. 11+ creative writing guide with 50 example topics and prompts

    The real aim of the 11+ creative writing task is to showcase your child's writing skills and techniques. And that's why preparation is so important. This guide begins by answering all the FAQs that parents have about the 11+ creative writing task. At the end of the article I give my best tips & strategies for preparing your child for the 11 ...

  2. How To Prepare For 11 Plus (11+) Creative Writing

    To succeed at an 11 Plus comprehension task, students need a range of skills, including: Source. 1. Imagination and creativity. One of the most important skills for creative writing is the ability to come up with an original idea which fully answers the given question and uses imaginative language.

  3. 11 Plus Creative Writing Tips & Examples

    Bond 11+: English Focus on Writing: 9-11 years. RSL Creative Writing, Book 1: KS2, KS3, 11 Plus & 13 Plus - Workbook For Ages 9 Upwards. 11+ Creative Writing. Remember to always ask a parent or guardian before buying anything online. 11 Plus creative writing tasks and worksheets

  4. 11 Plus Creative Writing

    11 Plus Creative Writing - Example Topics and Tasks Schools can of course ask anything so these example tasks shouldn't be used as stock answers. Pupils will however find that developing a full description bank of characters, emotions, action, the natural world and the built environment etc will help them to deliver effective and creative ...

  5. Mastering Creative Writing 11 Plus: Essential Strategies & Examples

    The creative writing task is indeed a substantial component of the 11 Plus English exam, accounting for 50% of the total marks. Its significance lies in its ability to assess students' overall language skills, including their knack for evoking emotions through their writing. The 11 Plus creative writing exam evaluates key writing skills such as:

  6. Guide To 11+ (11 Plus) Creative Writing

    What is 11 plus creative writing? Children applying for 11 plus entry to selective schools may need to complete a creative writing task as part of the exam. The task could be to write an original short story or continue a story from a given text. The main 11 plus exam boards ( GL Assessment and the Independent Schools Examinations Board (ISEB ...

  7. 11 Plus Creative Writing Tasks List

    11 Plus Creative Writing Tasks List. The questions your child might be asked in an 11+ creative writing assessment is endless but here is a list which you could use to guide you. These tasks are all taken from real 11+ papers, from schools including Latymer Upper, St Pauls Girls, The Perse School, Emanuel School, Alleyn's School, Merchant ...

  8. 11 Plus (11+) Creative and Persuasive Writing: Student Model Answers

    Over the years, Exam Coach students have produced some outstanding work. This is, in a way, our hall of fame, home to the greatest examples of creative and persuasive writing submitted by students attending our 11 Plus courses and workshops. Take a look below to see top-tier writing as well as our marking and feedback in action!

  9. 11 Plus Creative Writing Topics

    It is suitable for children aged 7-14. The questions your child might be asked in an 11 plus creative writing assessment are endless, but here is a list which you could use to guide and inspire your child's practice. These tasks have all been used on real 11 plus papers, from schools including Latymer Upper, St Paul's Girls', The Perse School ...

  10. A Guide to 11 Plus Creative Writing Preparation

    11 Plus creative writing flourishes on a rich tapestry of words. Make vocabulary building a daily habit. Introduce new words, explore their meanings, and encourage their use in everyday conversation. Children who take charge of their learning by recording words that they come across are empowered learners.

  11. The Ultimate 11 Plus Creative Writing Guide

    In creative writing for 11 plus exams, everything else can be left out. ... What is a good range for the word count for a "continue the story" creative writing task at 10+? I see suggestions of 4-5 paragraphs, but paragraphs vary hugely in length. ... my son is in year 5 and he is going to set for 11 plus exam for very highly competitive ...

  12. 11 Plus Creative Writing Success Guide

    Introducing… in January 2020, our new 11 plus Creative Writing Guide! PiAcademy's new 11 plus creative writing resources will include 50 tasks to practice creative writing. Each of the four types of question mentioned earlier will be covered (15 descriptive writing tasks, 15 persuasive, 10 narrative, and 10 expository), and a mark scheme ...

  13. 11 Plus Creative Writing

    11 Plus areas asking for creative writing, essays or extended writing. Kent - set a 40 minute creative writing task for all pupils but it is only marked where they need to decide on the last few students to take. Kent Medway - As Kent, 40 minute creative writing task but only marked in a few cases. Essex (all schools apart from Chelmsford ...

  14. 11+ Creative Writing: A Technique Guide

    pdf, 10.09 MB. Creative writing tasks that appear in 11+ papers can be weird, wonderful and deeply challenging. Accolade's new, highly targeted guide is here to walk you through them. Be it reimagining an extract from a famous novel from a different character's point of view, or writing an autobiographical piece, the tasks set at 11+ are ...

  15. How to achieve A+ in creative writing (Reading and Creating)

    In Year 11, when I wrote an imaginative piece, I went overboard with the flowery metaphorical language. My teacher said 'Overall, the piece is good however, at some parts it sounded like purple prose.' ... (Creative Writing Criteria) The creative writing task assesses your ability to combine features of an existing text with your own ...

  16. 11-Plus Creative Writing Example

    Spend 5 minutes planning, 5 minutes proofreading and 20 minutes writing. This will help you to improve your speed and accuracy in preparation for exams. Once you've done this, go back and read your story a few times to see how it could be improved. You could even write the same story everyday until it's perfect.

  17. 11 Plus Creative Writing

    This 11 Plus Creative Writing Pack includes ten great writing tasks, each featuring a different writing prompt. These include: writing a short story titled 'The Ascent'. creating your own myth. writing a film review. writing a creative advertisement for your hometown. Children will have thirty minutes to complete each task.

  18. 15 Creative Writing Prompts for 11-year-olds Preparing for the 11 Plus

    If your child is in year 5 of primary school, then chances are they may be sitting their 11+ exams soon. In many of the 11 Plus exams will be an English paper that includes a creative essay, in which your child will be expected to demonstrate their literacy skills creatively by using extensive language, grammar and punctuation.

  19. Part 8: Creative Writing and the Writing Process

    Part 8: Creative Writing and the Writing Process | Matrix Education. Do you struggle with creative writing? Read this guide to learn how to ace your creatives in Year 11 and 12. Learn how to beat writer's block!

  20. 11+ Creative Writing Checklist (teacher made)

    11+ Creative Writing Baseline Assessments. Creative Writing Prompts: Finish the Story. 11+ Assessment Preparation Pack. 11+ Creative Writing Assessment - People and Places. 11+ Tutor Checklist. This checklist helps students ensure that they have covered all of the essential elements of creative writing in their 11+ assignments and exams.

  21. 11+ Creative Writing

    The 11+ English Bundle. This bundle contains a variety of English resources perfect for preparation for the 11+ exam. Comprehension, cloze, vocabulary, flashcards, creative writing and shuffled sentences are included. Total of eight resources worth £26 if brought individually- a saving of 61%. Report this resource to let us know if it violates ...

  22. Creative Writing 11 Plus

    This creative writing 11 Plus resource pack covers the different styles of writing. It includes writing activities and prompts so children can practise. ... 10 - 11 years old . Year 6 . 11 - 14 years old . Year 7 - Year 9 ... children may need to complete a creative writing task. This may involve writing an original story using given prompts or ...

  23. Short Story Examples

    3 Found helpful • 4 Pages • Essays / Projects • Year: Pre-2021. Creative writing task, with a few short story examples for year 11 ATAR English. This document is 30 Exchange Credits. Add to Cart Remove from Cart Proceed to Cart. More about this document: This document has been hand checked.

  24. Writing Creatively to Make Sense of the Times We Live In

    Key points. Studies show that the act of all kinds of writing hones our reflective abilities. Creative writing stretches our imagination, increases emotional resilience, and alleviates stress.