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

the point in the narrative where the suspense and excitement reach their highest point

the point in the narrative where problems are resolved

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

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

Generating vocabulary for the climax 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

Beowulf and the warriors approach Eagleness.

Beowulf tries to stab the dragon, but he fails.

The dragon breathes fire at Beowulf, who hides behind his shield.

Beowulf surveys the damage to the stronghold.

Which of these events are included in the climax and resolution of 'Beowulf and the dragon'?

Beowulf stabs the dragon in the head, snapping his sword.

Wiglaf stabs the dragon in the belly so that it drops Beowulf.

Beowulf uses his dagger to slit the dragon's neck.

Put these events from the climax and resolution of 'Beowulf and the dragon' in order.

Which of the following are items worn or carried by Beowulf in battle?

Match each example of rich vocabulary to its meaning.

Which of the following similes could be used to describe the **dragon's scales**?

Which of the examples below use 'show-not-tell'? 

In which part of a narrative are problems usually introduced?

In which part of a narrative does the tension in a story usually reach its highest point?

What happens in the resolution of a narrative?

Which event is the climax in 'Beowulf and the dragon'?

Which event is the resolution in 'Beowulf and the dragon'?

Which characters are involved in the climax and resolution of 'Beowulf and the dragon'?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Generating vocabulary for the climax of 'Beowulf and the dragon'

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.