This newspaper headline creates some immediate thoughts...batter...chip shop. PM accidentally falls into a tub of batter (or is pushed!) on an official visit. He spoils not only his brand new suit (£350+) but has even more trouble cleaning up his favourite photograph of himself he carries 24/7.
Here's a piece of writing inspired by this headline.
"On a stage managed visit to Charlie's Chippy in Central London, Gordon Brown almost had jis chips, quite literally. He arrived with his Downing Street entourage at the newly opened chip shop just off Whitehall adjacent to the Ministry of Food, at precisely 12.30 BST yesterday. The premises are conveniently located about one hundred yards away from the secured gates of the PM's home..."
Now do one of your own!
Select a newspaper headline. For example:- Samantha Cameron's £950 Nancy bags sell out
- 100'swing' seats will decide election
- Cook your leftovers and save the world
- 'Brain drain' as students leave regions
You can access headlines from online news sites or from old hard copies if you don't like any of the above. Take a few minutes to jot down ideas of any that inspire. Then allow about 30 minutes to expand on up to three or perhaps you would prefer to do one extensively- that's fine too.
Activity by Mike Elliott ©
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