the building of action and suspense that leads up to the climax in a narrative

high-level language in writing that meets the text's purpose

a writing technique for showing a character's feelings with description of their actions, body language and facial expressions

a framework that writers create before they write a section of whole text

Planning part 2 of the build-up of the 'The Firework Maker's Daughter'

English

In this unit, pupils used complex sentences with certain subordinating conjunctions. In 'The Jabberwocky', pupils will use a wider range of subordinating conjunctions in complex sentences.

In the 'The Iron Man' unit, pupils learned how to punctuate direct speech in narrative writing. In this unit, pupils will develop the skill of writing speech, including using adverbs to describe the speech in further detail.

'The Firework Maker's Daughter': reading and narrative writing

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

What does the build-up lead up to in a narrative?

Lila continued to climb higher, braving the heat.

Lila kept sliding backwards. The pain was so bad she felt like she might die.

A rock rolled towards her but missed her. The Grotto entrance was uncovered.

Put these events from the end of the build-up in the correct order.

True or false? In a narrative build-up we use precise and ambitious language.

How is a plan for a narrative written and organised?

Which of the following are precise verbs to describe Lila's actions?

True or false? The only way to describe a character's emotions is to say how they feel.

a framework that writers create before they write

a writer's first ideas about their writing

to move the main character's journey forward and build suspense

to tell the reader what is going to happen

What is the purpose of the build-up of a story?

What needs to be included in a plan for a narrative?

Which of the following is an appropriate 'show and tell' for showing commitment?

Which of the following is an appropriate 'show and tell' for showing despair?

Which of the following is an appropriate 'show and tell' for showing relief?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Adult supervision recommended

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Content guidance

Supervision

Worksheet