The 'plot' of a story refers to the events that happen in the story. A good plot keeps readers interested in what happens all the way to the end of the story.
To get started on the story, ask the WWWWWH question words. The WWWWWH question words provide the important basic details for the plot.
WWWWWH stands for:
- who - who was/were the main character(s)?
- what - what happened to him/her/them?
- when - when did the event/events happen?
- where - where did the event/events happen?
- why - why did the event/events happen?
- how - how did the event/events happen?
Time for some brainstorming! Look at the picture below.
Can you answer the WWWWWH question words?
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| Adapted from Tao Nan P6 SA11 |
For your story, make use of the points below:
• What the two boys were doing
• What the others did
• How it all ended
Lessons learnt from this post:
1. at wit's ends
Fig. at the limits of one's mental resources.
Example Sentences:
a. I'm at my wit's end with this problem. I cannot figure it out.
b. Daisy could do no more. He was at his wit's end.
2. fret not
Inf. Don't worry!; Do not fret about it!
Example Sentences:
a. Mary: Oh, look at the clock! I'm going to be late for my appointment! Bob: Fret not! I'll drive you.
b. "Fret not!" said Sally. "We're almost there!"
3. in no time (at all)
very quickly. (Compare this with in less than no time.)
a. I'll be there in no time. It won't take long.
b. I'll be finished in no time at all.
4. pass with flying colours
to pass an examination with a very high score or to complete a difficult activity very successfully
Example Sentences:
a. She took her university entrance exam in December and passed with flying colours.
b. The officer training was gruelling, but he came through with flying colours.
Looking forward to your stories!
Ms Chua
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