Planning the first part of the build-up of 'The Highwayman'
I can plan a cohesive, descriptive build-up of 'The Highwayman'.
Planning the first part of the build-up of 'The Highwayman'
I can plan a cohesive, descriptive build-up of 'The Highwayman'.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The purpose of the build-up is to introduce key characters and storylines that will grow throughout the plot.
- Writers can use figurative language, poetic devices and ambitious adjectives to engage the reader and create atmosphere.
- A compound adjective is two words joined using a hyphen to form one adjective.
- Understanding characters' thoughts and feelings enables us to write in greater depth and bring characters to life.
Common misconception
Pupils may rush through the planning process and miss opportunities to describe and extend key moments.
The planning worksheet breaks down each section into smaller parts, prompting pupils to focus on key details.
Keywords
Purpose - the aim of a text
Structure - how a piece of writing is sequenced
Compound adjective - two words joined using a hyphen to form one adjective
Hyphen - a punctuation mark that can be used to form compound adjectives
Show-not-tell - a writing technique for showing a character’s feelings with description of their actions, body language and facial expressions
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
the door of a stable
a person employed to care for the horses of those staying at an inn
a hair style
a ribbon
Exit quiz
6 Questions
the aim of a text
how the writing is sequenced
two words joined using a hyphen to form one adjective
a punctuation mark that can be used to form compound adjectives
when writers show characters’ feelings by describing their actions
she beamed with delight
his heart sank
his heart pounded
he balled his fists