Planning part 1 of the build-up of 'The Firework Maker's Daughter'
I can plan a well-structured paragraph for part 1 of the build-up.
Planning part 1 of the build-up of 'The Firework Maker's Daughter'
I can plan a well-structured paragraph for part 1 of the build-up.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The purpose of a build-up is to move the main character’s journey forward and build tension.
- Precise and ambitious vocabulary creates vivid images for the reader for each key moment of the build-up.
- An effective plan has vocabulary organised concisely and neatly.
- Careful verb and adverb selection can convey characters' feelings through show and tell.
- The emotions of the character change through the key moments of the build-up.
Keywords
Build-up - the building of action and suspense that leads up to the climax in a narrative
Ambitious vocabulary - high-level language in writing that meets the text's purpose
'show and tell' - a writing technique for showing a character's feelings with description of their actions, body language and facial expressions
Plan - a framework that writers create before they write a section of whole text
Common misconception
Children may find it difficult to generate some of their own ideas for precise and ambitious vocabulary.
Model use of a thesaurus to up level simple pieces of vocabulary. For example, instead of 'tired', children might use 'exhausted', 'fatigued' or 'worn out'.
Equipment
You will need a copy of the 2018 Penguin Random House UK edition of ‘The Firework Maker's Daughter' by Philip Pullman for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
gave an exasperated sigh
she powered on
heart pounded
trudged along
cried out for help
"I actually made it!"