Lahore Grammar

School
39-Main Gulberg

English
Grade V
Lesson no. 3
Topic: Creative Writing
Genre: Horror Narrative

Objectives:
The students will be able to:
• write a story having the element of fear
• write a catchy opening sentence and add appropriate vocabulary
The Mystery Door
 The Mystery Door

Imagine you are looking at the door at

the bottom of a tree. What thoughts are
going through your head? You are about
to open the door and go inside. Use your
senses to describe what you see, hear,
feel, smell and taste – yes you can ‘taste’
the damp air, the fear in your mouth etc.

Create a mind map of ideas and

vocabulary on a piece of paper to help
with your planning.
 The Mystery door

• What lies behind the mystery door?

• When is this happening; what time of day?
• Who lives there?
• Why is it mysterious?
• Where is it?
• Who lives here?
• Where is it?
• Is the inside how you expect it or something different?
• What can you see (eg the bridge leading into the house?
Possible story openers …
• Breathing heavily, Marty began to creep towards the narrow
bridge, which would lead him to the mysterious door.
• Shaking, trembling, he stood in front of the tiny door,
wondering what to do next.
• Marty tripped on a tree root. When he lifted his head there,
in front of him, was a most peculiar sight.
• Was it only yesterday that Marty had felt the holidays were
going to be boring? He reached out and slowly opened the
door …
• Marty’s heart was pounding. He was sure he had seen the
doorknob turn.
Remember: Techniques make your writing more
effective.

• onomatopoeia to bring the noise alive

• short sentences and paragraphs for tension
• ellipsis (…) for dramatic pause
• simile and metaphor for description
• use questions to show the character’s confusion
• use some direct speech
 Vocabulary Bank

sparkling, broad, chubby, crooked, curved, deep, flat,

high, broken, chilly, cool, creepy, damaged, damp, dirty,
dry, dusty, filthy, flaky, forceful, aggressive, spine-
chilling, unnerving, sinister, crowded, hectic, bustling,
calm, silent, tranquil, peaceful, unpleasant, revolting,
hideous, vile, valiant, bold, brave, fearless,
courageous, anxious, apprehensive, tense, jittery,
confident, positive, certain, murmur, mutter, careful,
nervous, apprehensive, suspicious
 NOW IT IS YOUR TURN TO
WRITE
• Open a new word document
• Write three pragraphs (5 – 6 lines each)
• Use font 16, Times New Roman
• Start to construct your plot by mentioning how your
main character felt and what did he do?
• You can mention the places he visited, the people he
met and the problems he faced.
• Avoid abrupt endings.
• You have 30 minutes to complete the task.
• ‘Save as’ your document. Name it Horror Narrative
and Turn in Assignment. Good Luck!!