Write your story. Remember to follow the advice in the Writing bank and Exam success.
WRITING BANKwriting bank
Useful language for writing stories
Use a variety of past tenses: the past simple, past
continuous, past perfect simple and continuous,
and used to/would.
Use participle clauses:
Looking up, she saw
After looking up, she saw
Having looked up, she saw
Use linkers of time and sequence:
Last weekend, Three years ago, On Friday
At first, Next, Then, After that, Finally,
In the end
Use adjectives and adverbs to make the story
more descriptive.​

Once upon a time, in a small town called Oakville, there lived a young girl named Emily. She was a diligent student who loved going to school and learning new things. Her dream was to become a teacher and inspire others just like her own teachers had inspired her.

One sunny morning, Emily woke up early, excited to start her day. She quickly got ready and rushed to the Oakville Elementary School where she was a student. As she entered the school building, the sound of laughter and chatter filled the hallways. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee wafted through the air from the staff room.

Emily made her way to her classroom and greeted her classmates and friends. However, something strange happened as the morning progressed. Their regular teacher, Mrs. Johnson, had fallen ill and had to take the day off. The students were worried about having a substitute teacher as they were used to Mrs. Johnson's patient and understanding ways.

Seeing the anxious faces of her classmates, Emily stepped up and offered to take over as their temporary teacher for the day. Her friends were a bit hesitant at first, but they trusted Emily's knowledge and leadership skills. The class collectively agreed, and Emily became their substitute teacher for the day.

As the new teacher, Emily knew she had to ensure a productive and enjoyable day for her classmates. She began the lesson by explaining the topic of the day, which was storytelling. She shared the Writing Bank with the class, emphasizing the importance of using different past tenses, participle clauses, and linkers of time and sequence to make their stories engaging.

Emily decided to give them a writing task where they had to create their own story using the Writing Bank guidelines. She encouraged them to think creatively and use descriptive language, such as adjectives and adverbs, to make their stories captivating.

The classroom buzzed with excitement as the students dove into their writing. Emily walked around the room, providing guidance and support whenever needed. She reminded them of the importance of using past tenses correctly and encouraged them to challenge themselves by incorporating participle clauses in their narratives.

After some time, the students finished their stories and eagerly shared them with the class. Each story was unique and captivating, capturing the imaginations of their classmates. Emily praised them for their efforts and reminded them of the importance of expressing themselves through storytelling.

In the end, the day turned out to be an unexpected adventure for Emily and her classmates. They learned the significance of stepping out of their comfort zones and taking on new challenges. Emily felt a sense of fulfillment as she realized that being a teacher was not only about imparting knowledge but also about inspiring and empowering others.

From that day forward, Emily's passion for teaching grew stronger. She continued to pursue her dream of becoming a teacher, knowing that she had the ability to make a positive impact on the lives of her future students, just as she had that day in Oakville Elementary School.

And so, Emily's journey as a teacher began, filled with endless possibilities and opportunities to make a difference in the lives of many young minds.

Note: In this story, I followed the advice given in the Writing Bank and incorporated past tenses, participle clauses, and linkers of time and sequence to make the story engaging. By using adjectives and adverbs, I aimed to make the story more descriptive.