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Narrative writing
Foundation
2 marks
Improve this narrative opening: 'One day, John woke up. He was going to school.'
A
Use specific detail and tension: e.g. 'The alarm shattered the silence at 6:47. John lay staring at the ceiling, dreading what the day would bring.'
B
'One day, John woke up very early and felt worried about school.'
C
Add more adjectives: 'One fine day, young handsome John woke up quickly.'
D
Start with the weather: 'It was a cold, rainy Monday morning.'
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