Writing the first part of the build-up of 'The Highwayman'
I can write a cohesive, descriptive section of the build-up based on ’The Highwayman’.
Writing the first part of the build-up of 'The Highwayman'
I can write a cohesive, descriptive section of the build-up based on ’The Highwayman’.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Figurative language can be used to create imagery and describe events.
- Varying sentence structure and vocabulary choices enhance text cohesion or flow.
- A hyphen can be used to join two words to form one compound adjective.
- Using show-not-tell enables writers to share characters' emotions, actions and gestures with the reader.
Keywords
Compound adjective - an adjective formed of two hyphenated words
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
Common misconception
Pupils may use repetitive language choices.
Exposure to a range of compound adjectives and synonyms in the teacher model will support with language variation.
To help you plan your year 5 english lesson on: Writing the first part of the build-up of '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 the first part of the build-up of 'The Highwayman', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
when writers show characters’ feelings by describing their actions
two words joined using a hyphen to form one adjective
a punctuation mark that can be used to form compound adjectives
Exit quiz
6 Questions
an adjective formed of two hyphenated words
a punctuation mark that can be used to form compound adjectives
a writing technique for showing a character’s feelings
her eyes widened
his shoulders slumped
her heart raced