Developing descriptive and narrative writing for GCSE
About this course
Help KS4 students develop writing skills for the GCSE English exam by implementing a range of practical strategies.
Booker-nominated author, Wyl Menmuir, leads a practical workshop exemplifying strategies for developing students’ descriptive writing skills for the GCSE exam
This online training involves one 90-minute session
One part: Thursday 6 November 2025 15:30-17:00
Cost of this course
£70 for a single ticket
This course can also be booked as a private group session at a cost of £700.
For more information email Nisha Tank, Head of School Improvement, nisha.tank@literacytrust.org.uk
Course bundle
Book this course and Developing descriptive and narrative writing for KS3 and receive a discounted ticket price of £125 for both courses.
Who should attend
This highly-interactive workshop is delivered by Booker-nominated author, Wyl Menmuir. It is suitable for English teachers, who would like to develop their confidence and understanding of how to teach narrative and descriptive writing .Participants will need a pen and notebook and should be prepared for a hands-on, practical experience in which they will reflect on their own writing process, in order to develop students’ creative writing.
What you will receive
- Live delivery from an expert National Literacy Trust trainer
- A 90-minute interactive session
- Accompanying resources in advance
- The opportunity to engage with other practitioners
What you will gain from attending
In 90-minute session, you will learn about:
- What is involved in creative writing processes
- Strategies to develop practical approaches for the teaching of creative writing with students in Key Stages 3 and 4
- Ideas to embed creative writing processes into regular classroom practice
Preparing for the sessions
To participate fully in a session, you will need a working microphone and camera, notepaper and a pen. Please note, sessions are not recorded.
Enquiries
- For all ticketed events contact Jess Hirst, Project Officer, jess.hirst@literacytrust.org.uk
- For all group or whole-school training enquiries contact Nisha Tank, Head of School Improvement, nisha.tank@literacytrust.org.uk
- For any other secondary training enquiries please call 07742 768406