Imaginative Writing

Lesson 1: Developing an
understanding of what makes an
effective piece of writing
 Look at this picture. What is going on in it? What is
the story behind it? What does it make you think? Tell
your partner all the ideas that come to mind.
You have 20 minutes to produce some imaginative writing
based on this picture.
 Peer-assessment
Get into the following groups:

• Use the Writing marking criteria, marking codes and

dictionaries to assess one piece of writing together.
• Divide up to assess the rest of the group’s work.
• Ensure that everyone is set two targets.
 Feedback to the board
What do you do well? What are your targets?

Can we spot any patterns? What do we need to

work on together, as a class?