Crafting a B1 Cambridge Exam-level story

Crafting a B1 Cambridge Exam-level story

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to write a B1 Cambridge Exam-level story.

Introduce the objective of the lesson to the students.

What do you already know about writing a B1 Cambridge Exam-level story?

Understanding the Prompt

The first step to writing a story is understanding the prompt. Take time to carefully read and analyze the prompt before you start writing.

Explain the importance of understanding the prompt and provide an example prompt to analyze.

Creating a Plot

A good story needs a strong plot. Think about the beginning, middle, and end of your story. What conflict or problem will your main character face?

Explain the elements of a plot and provide examples of good and bad plots.

Developing the Characters

Characters are an important part of any story. Develop your characters by giving them personality traits, physical descriptions, and backstories.

Provide examples of well-developed characters and guide students in creating their own characters.

Setting the Scene

The setting of your story can influence the plot and characters. Describe the setting in detail to immerse your readers in the story.

Explain the importance of setting and provide examples of stories with strong settings.

Using Dialogue

Dialogue can add depth to your characters and move the plot forward. Use dialogue to reveal character traits and advance the story.

Provide examples of effective dialogue and guide students in writing their own dialogue.

Creating Suspense

A good story should keep the reader engaged and interested. Create suspense by introducing twists and turns in the plot.

Explain the importance of suspense and provide examples of stories with effective suspense.

Revising and Editing

Once you have written your story, take time to revise and edit. Check for grammar and spelling errors, and make sure your story flows well.

Provide tips for revising and editing, and guide students in revising their own stories.

Practice Writing

The best way to improve your writing skills is to practice. Use writing prompts to practice writing B1 Cambridge Exam-level stories.

Provide writing prompts and encourage students to practice writing stories in class or at home.

Conclusion

Writing a B1 Cambridge Exam-level story takes practice and attention to detail. Keep these tips in mind as you continue to write stories and improve your writing skills.

Summarize the key points of the lesson and encourage students to continue practicing their writing skills.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.