Complete the following in your draft book.
Field of Flames
Story starter
It seemed like an impossible task. Keeping each lantern alight took focus and determination from the whole army of volunteers. Waves of orange and yellow danced in the gentle breeze as the sparkling sea of light took over the horizon. As far as the eye could see, flickering flames shone upon this special place. They were almost ready. It was almost time…
Question time
Why are the people lighting the lanterns?
Where are they?
Why are the flames described as ‘dancing’?
Sentence challenge
‘sparkling sea’ and ‘flickering flames’ are examples of alliteration. Can you think of other alliterative sentences about this picture? Try adding some alliteration to these sentence starters:
The dark sky…
The people watched…
Sick sentences
These sentences need your help to get better:
The people lit the lanterns.
The lanterns were bright.
The lanterns filled the sky with light.
Time to start writing
Copy the prompt and begin writing
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Success Criteria
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include an exciting opening to ‘hook’ the reader.
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include a problem and a resolution.
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include dialogue
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use powerful verbs, adverbs and adjectives when describing the main character and setting.
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build up tension and suspense.
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include similes and metaphors when describing.
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