'The pen is the tongue of the mind' - Miguel de Cervantes. Creative writing skills are essential learning for all children preparing for SATs at Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3, state grammar 11 plus examinations and independent school examinations in English. Plenty of practice exercises are included in the series of books to ensure children can greatly enhance their ability to write creatively. All our workbooks are rigorously classroom tested, frequently revised and updated. The methodologies contained in these workbooks have been successfully used in AE Tuition classes for over 17 years. Every year over 85 per cent of children in the AE Tuition learning programme achieve success in the state grammar school 11 plus examinations and independent school selection tests. Children normally achieve higher attainment levels in SATs in year 6 and in year 9.

 

This book is at the following key stages: Key Stage 2, Key Stage 3 . A key stage is any of the fixed stages into which the national curriculum is divided, each having its own prescribed course of study. At the end of each stage, pupils are required to complete standard assessment tasks. KS3 covers school years 7, 8 and 9, and ages 12-14 years. KS2 covers school years 4, 5 and 6, and ages 8-11 years. This book is aimed at the following children: primary school, secondary school .

There are 96 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by Accelerated Education Publications Ltd .

Paul Moran is a UK-based illustrator who has many years of experience in producing artwork for books, magazines and toys using both digital and traditional techniques. Stephen C. Curran MA, BA(Hons), B(Mus), PGCE, Dip. RSA, Mcot, has many years of teaching experience both in the Secondary and Primary sector. In addition to writing, Stephen runs courses for children in Mathematics, English, Verbal Activity and Non-verbal Reasoning.

This book has the following chapters: Chapter 11: More Grammatical Devices. Chapter 12: Subplots and Plot Endings. Chapter 13: Story Starters.