This presentation goes through the different types of imaginative writing tasks that candidates may be asked to write in AS English Language.

1. What were the 6 typesof imaginativewritingtasksjustdiscussed?
1. Two contrastingpieces
What isthe focushere mainly?
• Clear contrasts add a sense of setting and atmosphere
• in mood/atmosphere and place
2. Complete composition(Descriptive)
What isthe focushere mainly?
• Focus on specificqualities suchas sounds, colourstextures,and/or...
• To explore a particular experience orprocess
3. More narrative piecesthatmayask youto compose the openingto a novel,storyor short
story.
What isthe focushere mainly?
• Creatinga sense of possibilities forfuture developmentatthe endof the piece
4. Complete story(Narrative)
What isthe focushere mainly?
• Creatinga mood of tensionand suspense
• Conveythoughts and feelingsofthe narrator/character
5. Beginyourcompositionwithwordsgiveninthe task
What isthe focushere mainly?
• Ensure you beginwith the words givenin the task!
• Usuallystress that you do not have to bringthe writing to a close or offera final ending
• Creatinga sense of mystery
6. End yourcompositionwithwordsgiveninthe task
What isthe focushere mainly?
• Ensuring you END with the words givenin the task!