A Summer Story or Poem

Let's stick with the holiday theme and think about a story or a poem you could write on the theme of summer.

Begin by thinking of some words you associate with summer and make a list of them. Here are a few to start you off: sand, sunshine, sunglasses, aeroplanes, holidays.

Think of a setting - it could be by the sea, in the country, in a city, abroad, travelling.

Think of what the weather is like - is it hot and sunny? Rainy?

Think of the characters that you can see? What age are they? Are they adults? Children? Are there any adults in the scene?

Think of a sound you hear.

Think of a movement.

You should now have enough ideas to start you off writing a poem or a story. Happy writing!