11+ Essentials Creative Writing Examples Book 1 (First Past the Post)

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Similes and metaphorsare useful (and can be impressive), butthey have to make things clearer for the reader, not create confusion. The use of correct spelling is essential in any form of writing. Some people are naturally good at spelling and others need to work at learning them. You will probably have been taught some spelling rules in English lessons, revise these and practise them however some awkward or irregular words just have to be learnt. Reading a lot will improve your spelling ability as will playing some word games e.g. Scrabble, Boggle and Hangman. Although a dictionary will not be allowed to be used in a test, make looking up spellings in a dictionary part of your 11+ preparation. 7. Vocabulary I imagine Donald’s arm wiggling as the pen moves — especially the elbow. The movement is fast and constant because he is worried about getting the work finished, and because in his irritation he doesn’t much care about its quality.

Describe a situation which you have experienced which might also be called A Magical Moment, showing what your thoughts and feelings are. (Question from Merchant Taylor School , Northwood, London )Free-write – Grab a pen and paper and jot down anything that comes into mind regarding your topic or subject

Taste – is your character tasting anything? Of course, if your character’s eating you need to describe it. How sweet are the sweets they’re eating? How bitter is the medicine they had to take? You could even get creative and describe a smell so bad that your character can almost taste it! Make sure you’ve only used capital letters where they need to be used – the start of sentences and the names of people and places.The prompt reads: Write a story with Alone as the title, where you suddenly realise that you are on your own. It may be true or entirely made up, but it should include your thoughts and feelings as well as what happened.

CGP 11 Plus practice papers cover topics that were particular to develop confidence and understanding followed closely by 11 plus tests which help to enhance accuracy and speed across a broad assortment of questions.

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But if you forget to fully describe big events, such as a tree almost killing your characters, the effect is very peculiar. It implies that a near-death experience is no more interesting than reading a map! For some, writing is merely the act of lifting a pen or marker and scribbling away at some forlorn piece of paper. They are sadly mistaken. Writing forms an integral part of our learning and continued development. The following article was written by an Eleven Plus veteran, Kushal Kotecha, who in 2005 gained several offers from all the senior independent schools and the grammar school of his choice: Queen Elizabeth’s School for Boys in Barnet, Hertfordshire which he attends. The article has been added to by contributions from various members of the 11+ forum.