On this page you will develop the skills necessary for success in Section II of Paper 1 by composing your own piece of creative writing. This section of the exam has a suggested time allocation of 40 minutes and involves constructing a piece of creative writing based on the concept of Discovery and in response to a stimulus (e.g. quote, image).
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Compose a piece of creative writing that explores the concept of discovery (max. 1000 words). Your piece must respond to one of the stimulus questions from the slideshow below.
2. If you are finding it difficult to think of an original story, try using the Plot Generator to inspire new characters and storylines.
3. Make sure you record your response in a separate word document.
4. Once completed, click on the Submit Your Creative Writing link below and copy and paste your response into the box provided.
5. Before you begin writing, take a moment to think about the following questions:
2. If you are finding it difficult to think of an original story, try using the Plot Generator to inspire new characters and storylines.
3. Make sure you record your response in a separate word document.
4. Once completed, click on the Submit Your Creative Writing link below and copy and paste your response into the box provided.
5. Before you begin writing, take a moment to think about the following questions:
- What initiates discovery?
- What forms can discovery take?
- What are the effects and outcomes of discovery?
- How does context impact upon discovery?
- Are discoveries always welcomed?
- Why do texts represent discovery?
Note: This activity should take approximately 40 minutes to complete.