Revising topic sentences and selecting precise evidence from 'The Dark Lady'

English

In 'Step into the Unknown', pupils learn how to use a variety of sentences for deliberate effect. In the 'Dystopian Settings' unit, pupils will continue to use a range of sentence structures, to create atmospheric descriptions.

In 'When the Sky Falls' pupils write narratives inspired by a text. In 'Step Into the Unknown', using extracts from texts from the literary canon, pupils write descriptions of settings.

Step into the unknown: fiction reading and creative writing

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

In Akala's 'The Dark Lady', Henry and Joan's magical room is said to give off a {{ }} light.

In Akala's 'The Dark Lady', Henry and Joan's magical room is said to {{ }} Henry's magic.

choosing what you think others would approve of

Something that you want and plan to do is called your ...

Which of the following is **not** a feature of an effective topic sentence?

Match the idea about Henry and Joan's magical room with the most appropriate quotation.

A group of words taken from a text or speech is ...

What is the word magical often associated with?

Something that makes you believe that something is true or exists is called ...

something very great or extreme in strength or degree

something very weak or passive in strength or degree

something very ordinary or normal in strength or degree

Analyse the language, form and structure.

Match the components of the analytical question: 'In 'The Dark Lady', how does Akala present magic?' with their meanings.

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

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