Tension Building Techniques
An overview of 6 tension building techniques.
Tension Building Brainstorm
Brainstorm examples of how you could use each technique in your own writing.
Building Tension Poster Set
A set of 6 posters showing different ways to build tension in writing.
Sizzling Starts Poster Set
A set of 7 posters showing different ways to get a story off to a sizzling start!
Story & Language Elements Poster Set (2)
A set of 8 posters for the middle and upper years showing the different narrative structure and language elements.
Story & Language Elements Poster Set (1)
A set of 8 posters for the early years showing the different narrative structure and language elements.
Story Map Template (1)
Use this story map to plan out ideas for a story or to analyse a story.
Narrative Features Match
Cut and paste to match narrative features to their definitions.
Character Planner
A template to help develop a character.
Narrative Structure Exemplar (1)
An example of a narrative text for the early and middle years. Structure, elements and language features are highlighted.
Narrative Feature Find
Read the story and then follow the instructions to analyse its features.
A Jumbled Story
Cut and paste to unjumble the narrative.
Story Writing Prompt Cards
A set of 20 story writing prompt cards.
Narrative Structure Poster Set
A set of posters explaining the narrative elements: ‘introduction’, ‘problem’ and ‘solution’.
Narrative Structure Poster (1)
A poster for the early years showing the structure of a narrative.
Narrative Structure Poster (2)
A poster for the middle and upper years showing the structure of a narrative.