Instructions
Read each part of the assessment carefully. Try your best to be creative and use interesting, descriptive words in your writing. Write your answers clearly.
Part 1: Create a Character
Imagine you have found a new magical creature in your garden. Describe your creature below.
- What is the creature's name?
- What does it look like? (Think about its size, colour, and skin or fur.)
- What is its special magical power?
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Part 2: Describe a Setting
You are walking into an old, forgotten castle. What do you see, hear, and feel? Use your senses to describe the castle entrance hall. Try to use at least three describing words (adjectives).
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Part 3: Continue the Story
Read the beginning of the story below. Write the next 3-5 sentences to continue the adventure. What happens next?
The boat rocked gently on the water. Suddenly, something bumped against its side with a loud 'THUMP'. I leaned over the edge to look and saw a glistening, colourful fish looking right back at me. It opened its mouth and...
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Part 4: Super Sentences
Make these sentences more exciting by adding describing words (adjectives) or action words (adverbs).
Example: The dog barked. -> The big, fluffy dog barked loudly.
- The dragon flew over the castle.
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- A girl walked through the forest.
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- The wizard made a potion.
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Answer Key
Note: The answers below are examples. Student responses will vary. Assess based on creativity, use of descriptive language, and relevance to the prompt.
Part 1: Create a Character
Look for an imaginative name, physical description with adjectives (e.g., small, purple, sparkly, furry), and a clear magical power.
Example Answer: My creature is called a Glimmerwing. It is a tiny, dragonfly-like creature with sparkly, rainbow wings and soft, blue fur. Its special power is that it can sing a song that makes flowers grow instantly.
Part 2: Describe a Setting
Look for the use of sensory details (sight, sound, feeling) and at least three adjectives. The description should relate to an old castle.
Example Answer: I see huge, dusty cobwebs hanging from the high ceiling. I can hear the wind whistling through a broken window. I feel a cold chill as I walk on the hard, stone floor.
Part 3: Continue the Story
Look for a logical and creative continuation of the story. The sentences should follow on from the prompt.
Example Answer: ...it opened its mouth and a tiny, glowing bubble floated out. The bubble drifted up to my face and popped, whispering a secret message only I could hear. It told me to follow it to a hidden treasure.
Part 4: Super Sentences
Look for the addition of suitable adjectives (describing nouns) and/or adverbs (describing verbs).
- Example Answer: The enormous, green dragon flew majestically over the tall castle.
- Example Answer: A brave girl walked quietly through the dark forest.
- Example Answer: The old, wise wizard carefully made a bubbling, green potion.