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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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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

  1. Apostrophes can be used to indicate plural and singular possession.
  2. Figurative language can be used to create atmosphere and imagery for the reader.
  3. Using a range of types of figurative language, as well as other linguistic devices, engages the reader.
  4. Using a range of different sentence types enhances text cohesion and reader engagement.
  5. Planning, drafting, editing and rewriting are all parts of the writing process.

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.

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

Encourage pupils to read their writing aloud to themselves or a partner to help them identify where their writing flows well and where it could be improved.
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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the sentence types to their definitions:
Correct Answer:simple sentence,a sentence formed of one main clause

a sentence formed of one main clause

Correct Answer:compound sentence,a sentence with two main clauses joined by a co-ordinating conjunction

a sentence with two main clauses joined by a co-ordinating conjunction

Correct Answer:complex sentence,a sentence with a main clause and any type of subordinate clause

a sentence with a main clause and any type of subordinate clause

Q2.
Match the terms to their definitions:
Correct Answer:main clause,a group of words containing a verb that make complete sense

a group of words containing a verb that make complete sense

Correct Answer:subordinate clause,a group of words containing a verb that does not make sense

a group of words containing a verb that does not make sense

Correct Answer:clause,a group of words that contains a verb

a group of words that contains a verb

Q3.
Select the subordinate clauses below:
in the night sky
Correct answer: tearing through the trees' branches
a mysterious horseman rode across the desolate moor
Correct answer: who held a silver pistol
Correct answer: as the stars illuminated the night sky
Q4.
Match the adverbial types to their examples:
Correct Answer:adverbial of time,during the night

during the night

Correct Answer:adverbial of place,on the horizon

on the horizon

Correct Answer:adverbial of manner,with a deafening howl

with a deafening howl

Q5.
Select the examples of figurative language.
adverbial of time
Correct answer: metaphor
non-finite subordinate clause
Correct answer: simile
Correct answer: personification
Q6.
'The stars were diamonds scattered across the jewelled sky' is an example of which type of figurative language?
Correct answer: metaphor
simile
personification

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6 Questions

Q1.
Match the key words to their definitions:
Correct Answer:singular possession,when something has one owner

when something has one owner

Correct Answer:plural possession,when something has more than one owner

when something has more than one owner

Correct Answer:figurative language,simile, metaphor and personification to create imagery

simile, metaphor and personification to create imagery

Correct Answer:atmosphere,how a writer constructs writing to convey emotions and mood

how a writer constructs writing to convey emotions and mood

Q2.
Select the plural nouns from the list.
Correct answer: women
woman
Correct answer: children
Correct answer: stars
sky
Q3.
Select the correct use of apostrophes for singular possession:
the Highwaymans' horse
Correct answer: the Highwayman's horse
Correct answer: the horse's tail
the horses' tail
Q4.
Match the types of figurative language to their examples:
Correct Answer:metaphor,the moon was a pearl shining in the black sky

the moon was a pearl shining in the black sky

Correct Answer:simile,the moon was like a ghostly disc hanging in the midnight sky

the moon was like a ghostly disc hanging in the midnight sky

Correct Answer:personification,the moon danced behind the clouds

the moon danced behind the clouds

Q5.
Match the types of subordinate clause to their examples:
Correct Answer:adverbial subordinate,whilst the clouds drifted across the sky

whilst the clouds drifted across the sky

Correct Answer:non-finite subordinate,bending against the wind's force

bending against the wind's force

Correct Answer:relative subordinate,which howled and whistled across the moor

which howled and whistled across the moor

Q6.
Order the stages of the writing process.
1 - plan
2 - draft
3 - edit
4 - re-write