11+ Essentials Creative Writing Examples Book 1 (First Past the Post)

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A creative writing exam is always a daunting prospect for 11 Plus students. Writing creatively under pressure, with strict time constraints and an unfamiliar prompt, is a significant challenge. However, it doesn’t have to be. With the right guidance and plenty of practice, students can develop their creative writing skills, learning to showcase their creativity and originality whilst also hitting every key part of a mark scheme.

It was only when I got closer to the shore that I heard another sound. This was definitely one of fear. A young blond child was crying, tears streaming down her red face. Her mother was hugging her and shouting violently at the members of staff. I now knew something was terribly wrong. The right approach to creative writing doesn’t start with the need to include a simile: it starts with the need to describe effectively.

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For both grammar school and independent school tests, we suggest a planning time of 3-5 minutes before starting to write an answer. Planning ensures that the student remembers to include everything that they should, and will lead to a better and surer structure to their writing. 11+ Creative Writing Topics – what could come up?

The following sample essays were written by children preparing for their selective examinations for entry into senior independent schools. Whilst they have been typed out, the original spelling, punctuation and grammatical errors have been preserved deliberately. These can be great practice to go through with your child, to see if they can spot these errors. This can help improve both their spelling, punctuation and grammar skills as well as their proofreading abilities.For those looking to add a unique and luminous twist to their celebrations, a "Light the Night" event can be a fantastic Halloween alternative. The focus here is on creating a radiant and magical atmosphere using glow-in-the-dark elements. In six or seven sentences, write about a time, real or imaginary, when you were looking forward to a special day out, but in the end somebody fell ill and it did not happen. Similes and metaphorsare useful (and can be impressive), butthey have to make things clearer for the reader, not create confusion.