Year 2 Planning and Writing a Story: Worked Examples
See free Year 2 planning and writing a story worked examples with clear strategies and answers, aligned to the England primary curriculum.
Model the thinking
Four worked examples
Try each question first, then compare the strategy and answer. The aim is to understand the method, not just copy the final result.
1
Character
Write a name and one detail for your main character.
How to think about it: Plan the idea before writing: decide the purpose, choose the strongest detail, then write a complete sentence or short section and reread it for clarity.
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Answer: Any sensible character detail.
2
Setting
Where does the story happen? Write one sentence.
How to think about it: Plan the idea before writing: decide the purpose, choose the strongest detail, then write a complete sentence or short section and reread it for clarity.
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Answer: Any clear setting sentence.
3
Problem
Write one problem the character must solve.
How to think about it: Plan the idea before writing: decide the purpose, choose the strongest detail, then write a complete sentence or short section and reread it for clarity.
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Answer: Any coherent story problem.
4
Beginning
Write a first sentence that introduces the character or setting.
How to think about it: Plan the idea before writing: decide the purpose, choose the strongest detail, then write a complete sentence or short section and reread it for clarity.
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Answer: Any suitable opening.
Next step
Turn the explanation into practice
Use the printable for independent work, or return to the topic overview to choose another way to practise.