Introduction:
Chapter 1: How to write a ghost story
- Key elements
- The Ghost
- The Setting
- Atmosphere
- Character interaction (movement)
- Character reaction
- Suspense
Chapter 2: Structure of a ghost story
- Beginning of the mystery
- Hero has a ghostly encounter
- A scary experience
- Another ghostly encounter
- Key point in the story – a revelation
- Hero is in danger
- Ending
Chapter 3: Ghostly Vocabulary
Chapter 4: SIR extracts (Setting, Interaction, Reaction)
Chapter 5: Connectives
Chapter 6: Adverbs
Chapter 7: Reading list
Biography
Alison Wilcox has extensive teaching experience in schools in England and Scotland. Colleagues describe her methods as ‘innovative and inspirational to even the most reluctant of writers'.
"Both the books are exceptionally easy to use; it’s easy to find what you need – and if you are just looking for inspiration but don’t quite know where to start, just dip in, you will be amazed. Teachers looking for ideas for displays to encourage writing and to extend vocabulary will find the book brimful of ideas. […] Creative writing can be a challenge for some children, but with these books to hand, teachers can really enthuse their children and get some great results." – Parents in Touch
