Narrative writing is a composition task that evaluates specific writing skills. In the context of IGCSE exams, you use a 'story' to convey a message through various narrative choices. This involves thoughtfully deciding the order of events, selecting the most effective narrator, and crafting impactful effects to engage your audience.

In this dynamic course, you will explore various storytelling techniques to engage readers and create different effects. You will master the key conventions of storytelling, such as how to create compelling narrative hooks that grab attention at the beginning and how to provide satisfying resolutions at the end. Moreover, you will explore the differences between object-focused prompts—those that ask you to concentrate on a specific subject or scenario—and sentence-focused prompts, which require you to respond to a particular statement or idea. As part of your training, you will also develop critical analysis skills by examining narrative prompts from past exam papers. This will involve breaking down the prompts to identify their core elements, which will lead to more effective and structured planning for your writing.

By the end of this intensive 30-minute course, you will be equipped to choose the most suitable prompt in exams, skillfully analyze its key words during your planning phase, and create a narrative that not only meets but exceeds the expectations of your examiners. Get ready to impress!