a visual representation of a series of events, where pictures represent events

the part of a story where problems are introduced and tension rises

words chosen intentionally to convey a certain impression to the reader of a place, person or thing

a phrase where a noun is described by one or more adjectives

Generating vocabulary for the build-up of ‘Beowulf and the dragon’

English

In this unit, pupils rewrite the build-up and climax of a scene from the end of Beowulf’, focusing on interspersing dialogue to convey atmosphere and advance the action. In '’A Kind of Spark’: Narrative Writing', pupils will finesse writing a build-up and climax with a focus on switching between the past and present tense to highlight a jump in perspective.’

In ''Beowulf': Reading', pupils analysed a modernised version of ’Beowulf’. In this unit, pupils will rewrite the build-up and climax of a scene from the end of ’Beowulf’, focusing on interspersing dialogue to convey atmosphere and advance the action.’

'Beowulf': narrative writing

What part of the story 'Beowulf and the dragon' is happening here? 'The dragon attacked the stronghold and Beowulf said he wanted to attack it alone.'

Which two settings are included in the build-up of 'Beowulf and the dragon'?

Which of these words means 'still smoking'?

Which nouns could complete the following expanded noun phrase to give a negative impression of the dragon? 'the colossal __________'.

What is introduced to a story in the build-up?

Beowulf decides he needs to fight the dragon.

Which of these events could form part of the build-up in 'Beowulf and the dragon'?

Which of the events below follows this one? 'Beowulf shouted and banged his sword on the rocks.'

What should be increasing during the build-up of a narrative?

Which of these events do **not** form part of the resolution in the story of 'Beowulf and the dragon'? 

it helps us remember the events of the story

it helps us be more prepared to write the story

it helps us to learn word-for-word what we will write

What are the benefits of using our text maps to practise storytelling?

Starter Quiz