Writing the climax of 'A Christmas Carol'
I can write the climax of 'A Christmas Carol'.
Writing the climax of 'A Christmas Carol'
I can write the climax of 'A Christmas Carol'.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The climax takes the suspense to its highest point as Scrooge encounters the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.
- The climax is written over two paragraphs and it is important to demonstrate cohesion across them.
- Cohesion refers to how a text flows in order to maintain the interest of the reader and achieve the purpose.
- Scrooge’s emotions increase in intensity across both paragraphs in the climax which supports cohesion.
- Oral rehearsal helps to structure grammatically correct full sentences and supports cohesion.
Keywords
Climax - the point in the narrative that describes the main action and takes the suspense to its highest point
Suspense - a state of feeling excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen
Cohesion - how a text flows in order to maintain the interest of the reader and achieve the purpose
Direct speech - the term used for a character speaking out loud in a text
Common misconception
Pupils may find it hard to write ideas for Scrooge's inner thoughts in this lesson.
Ensure pupils have a plan to use with ideas for Scrooge's inner thoughts and model how to write these.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
something showing a sign of misfortune to come
something that causes anxiety and stress
excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen
The ghost did not utter a word.
The Ghost of Christmas Future appeared and he swept Scrooge away.
Scrooge cried in desperation as he searched for reassurance.
He was stood above a lonely grave, which he realised was his own.