Writing a setting and character description based on 'The Highwayman'
I can use a plan to write a setting and character description based on ‘The Highwayman’.
Writing a setting and character description based on 'The Highwayman'
I can use a plan to write a setting and character description based on ‘The Highwayman’.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Apostrophes can be used to indicate plural and singular possession.
- Figurative language can be used to create atmosphere and imagery for the reader.
- Using a range of types of figurative language, as well as other linguistic devices, engages the reader.
- Using a range of different sentence types enhances text cohesion and reader engagement.
- Planning, drafting, editing and rewriting are all parts of the writing process.
Keywords
Apostrophe for possession - a punctuation mark used to show if a noun belongs to another noun
Figurative language - the use of simile, metaphor and personification to create vivid imagery
Atmosphere - how a writer constructs their writing to convey emotions and mood to the reader
Common misconception
Pupils may use apostrophes incorrectly when indicating possession.
Supplement the content in Learning Cycle One with further teaching of the rules associated with using apostrophes for singular and plural possession.
To help you plan your year 5 english lesson on: Writing a setting and character description based on 'The Highwayman', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 english lesson on: Writing a setting and character description based on 'The Highwayman', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Explore more key stage 2 english lessons from the 'The Highwayman': narrative writing unit, dive into the full secondary english curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
a sentence formed of one main clause
a sentence with two main clauses joined by a co-ordinating conjunction
a sentence with a main clause and any type of subordinate clause
a group of words containing a verb that make complete sense
a group of words containing a verb that does not make sense
a group of words that contains a verb
during the night
on the horizon
with a deafening howl
Exit quiz
6 Questions
when something has one owner
when something has more than one owner
simile, metaphor and personification to create imagery
how a writer constructs writing to convey emotions and mood
the moon was a pearl shining in the black sky
the moon was like a ghostly disc hanging in the midnight sky
the moon danced behind the clouds
whilst the clouds drifted across the sky
bending against the wind's force
which howled and whistled across the moor