The First Day

Worksheet Description

This worksheet sets the stage for a creative writing exercise by asking the student to imagine their first day after being stranded on an island. The student begins their narrative from the moment they wake up alone on the beach. They are instructed to detail their actions, thoughts, and feelings on this initial day. The lines provided on the worksheet are for the student to write their descriptive account of the day’s events.

The purpose of this worksheet is to stimulate imaginative thinking and descriptive writing skills in students. It prompts them to envision a realistic survival scenario and articulate a sequence of actions and emotions. This exercise encourages them to consider practical survival strategies while also exploring their emotional response to a challenging situation. Moreover, it serves as a way to practice narrative structure and coherent storytelling in writing.