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Story and article language

Extra planning practice for the longer writing choice

3 extra items 15 min

Try it at exam pace · 15 min

  1. 1

    An article asks readers a question. Which opening is best?

  2. 2

    Story linker: ______ a few minutes, everything changed.

  3. 3

    Your story must begin with the given sentence. You should:

  4. Extra task

    Plan a story in 4 lines

    • Line 1: who and where (use the given first sentence).
    • Line 2: what went wrong.
    • Line 3: how the people reacted — add one feeling word.
    • Line 4: how it ended. Then write about 100 words.
  5. Extra task

    Extra task — write it

    • Article: "Is it better to study alone or with friends?" Give your opinion and two reasons.
    • About 100 words. Plan for 3 minutes, write for 12.
Answer the items, then check.
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