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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.

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Turn the explanation into practice

Use the printable for independent work, or return to the topic overview to choose another way to practise.

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