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4 Read the story that was written in answer to the question in 3
and answer the questions below it.

Anne knocked on the door of the house; she was determined to find out who lived there.
She had recently moved from America to the small village and had often admired the
house’s beautiful rose garden.
She knocked again nervously. There was still no answer, but a wonderful, sweet smell
of cooking was coming from the kitchen. ‘Someone must be here,’ she thought hopefully.
Just then she heard a soft cry; ‘Help me ..., please!’ She ran to the back of the house and
pushed her way through the back door in panic. An old lady was lying on the kitchen
floor. ‘I fell over and I think my ankle’s broken,’ she explained weakly. After calling for
an ambulance, Anne comforted her. As she stroked the old lady’s soft white hair, she
was astonished to see a birthmark on her neck. It was exactly the same shape as hers!
Much later, they found out that the old lady was actually her great aunt Elizabeth.
After that, Anne spent many happy evenings in the house listening to old family stories
and eating delicious cake!

1 Does the writer explain the situation in the given sentence?
2 Does the writer include both points asked for in the task?
3 How many different feelings does Anne experience in the model story? Circle any words or phrases
that show us how she feels.

5 Another way to bring your story to life is to use
some of the five senses (sight, hearing, smell,
taste, touch) in your description. Underline
examples of these in the model story. Time expressions Ways of speaking/thinking
the next day argue
as/while complain/criticise/grumble
6 Now imagine you are on a beach in the summer. just then/suddenly scream/shout
With a partner, discuss ideas for each of the after sigh
five senses. after that/afterwards warn
• hearing • sight • smell • taste • touch much later whisper
Feelings wonder
7 Read this writing task and use the plan and the astonished Senses
Language Bank to help you write your story. brave(ly) see/notice/observe
When you have finished your story, check your calm(ly) hear/can hear
cheerful(ly)
smell
work carefully.
confident(ly) taste
You have seen this announcement in a new English- confused touch/feel
language magazine for young people. decisive(ly) salty/sweet/sour/bitter
desperate(ly) the heat of the sun
Can you write a story for our new magazine series? excited(ly) the cool shade
Your story must begin with this sentence: frustrated raindrops
exhausted
a soft breeze
As Mark was about to throw away the old bottle, he
saw that there was a piece of paper inside it. miserable
relieved
Your story must include: scared
• a message or map
• a surprise

Write your story. (140-190 words)

Plan Make sure you include all points asked for in the task.
Paragraph 1: Setting the scene and Your story will be more lifelike and interesting if you:
explaining the given sentence • describe how your characters feel.
Paragraphs 2 & 3: Action and description • give them something to say or think.
• use some of the five senses in your description.
Paragraph 4: Ending

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