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The Ideas Factory Book 6

Bring out the creative writer in every student with The Ideas Factory. Its inspirational activities and resources make it a practical one-stop-shop for developing creative writing and critical thinking. This easy-to-use series is highly versatile. Activities can be done in sequence, as a programme, or individually; or allow a focus on a specific area such as characterisation or plot.

Ages: 9-13 | Pages: 56 | Code: 0345 | ISBN: 9781877440441

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Anna Kaye Forsyth

Anna Kaye Forsyth (BMusEd) is a freelance writer and editor specialising in educational resources and the arts. She has worked in several primary schools where she developed a love for using creative thinking to stimulate learning. As a musician and poet herself, Anna is intrigued by the creative process, and helping others to think outside the square.

Contents

Introduction 4
Section One: Character crank 5
Famous characters5
Creatures6
Stock characters7
Character file8
Habits and quirks10
Good qualities11
Bad qualities12
Mannerisms13
Character adjectives14
Character mask15
Section Two: Getting the settings 16
Cities16
Landmarks17
Homes and environments18
Dwellings, shelters and rooms19
Climate and weather21
Around the house22
Play equipment23
Getting there – transport words24
Section Three: Plumbing the plot 26
Celebrations, events and gatherings26
Plot events28
The body, ill health and injury29
Out and about – travel words31
Action and disaster32
Verbs for action33
Section Four: Type tap 35
Titles35
Historical research questions37
Story starters – historical38
Historical words39
Story starters – romance40
Romance words41
Story starters – science fiction42
Science fiction words43
Story starters – crime and mystery44
Crime and mystery words45
Story starters – general46
Section Five: Greasing the engine (extra support) 47
Emotion dice47
Inspiration dice48
Getting started questions49
Getting started wheel50
Springboard cards51
Story game board53
More inspiration54
Made-up words55