Writing Part 2:  Question 3:
You must write a story based on the beginning provided. Your story should continue from the given sentence and develop your own ideas.

Content

• Does the story begin with the given sentence or prompt?
• Is the plot clear with a beginning, middle, and end?
• Are characters and events developed enough to engage the reader?

Communicative Achievement

• Are narrative tenses (past simple, past continuous) used correctly?
• Is dialogue included to move the story forward?
• Is the tone appropriate for the story?

Organisation

• Are paragraphs used to separate ideas/events?
• Does the story follow a logical sequence?
• Are linking words used for smooth transitions?

Language

• Is there varied vocabulary and sentence structure?
• Are simple and complex grammar used correctly?
• Is spelling and punctuation accurate?

Clarity and Engagement

• Does the story capture interest from the start?
• Are characters, setting, and plot easy to follow?

Your English teacher has asked you to write a story.

1. Your story must begin with this sentence.

As the plane flew lower, Lou saw the golden beaches of the island below.

Write your story.

As the plane flew lower, Lou saw the golden beaches of the island below. He was surprised and a bit afraid of this fact. The plane landed on the beach, and Lou stood on the sand. Everything was made of gold, including the palms and stones on the island. He wanted to take some stones with him to be rich, but as he picked one up, the stone began to turn gray. Lou got nervous and decided to put the stone back on the beach. The stone turned back to gold.

Then he ventured deeper into the island. He saw some golden fruits, but he didn’t pick any because he knew the result. He took some photos of the beach and showed them to the scientists after he arrived home. He became an explorer. Lou became rich, and after that, he had a beautiful life.

• Your story must begin with this sentence.

One rainy afternoon, Mia found an old map hidden inside a dusty book in the library.

Write your story.

One rainy afternoon, Mia found an old map hidden inside a dusty book in the library. It showed a secret island, marked with an X. Curious and excited, Mia decided to follow the map’s clues. The next day, she set off on a small boat, her heart racing with anticipation. After hours on the water, she finally arrived at the island. It was quiet, with only the sound of waves crashing. Mia followed the path marked on the map, reaching a hidden cave. Inside, she found an ancient chest. She opened it to reveal a collection of beautiful, sparkling stones.

1. Your story must begin with this sentence.

Late at night, Liam heard a strange sound coming from the attic, a soft tapping that seemed to call his name.