Generating vocabulary to describe a setting in 'The Viewer'
I can generate vocabulary to describe a setting in ‘The Viewer’.
Generating vocabulary to describe a setting in 'The Viewer'
I can generate vocabulary to describe a setting in ‘The Viewer’.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A setting is where or when a story takes place.
- Atmosphere involves how a writer constructs their writing to convey emotions and mood to the reader.
- The atmosphere in the setting of ‘The Viewer’ is eerie, mysterious and tense.
- Personification involves describing objects as if they are people and have feelings.
- We can use expanded noun phrases to add detail and description to a noun.
Common misconception
Pupils may find it challenging coming up with their own ideas for 'personification'.
You may wish to play a game using objects in the room and describing what they are doing using personification. E.g. the teacher's desk stood proudly.
Keywords
Setting - where or when a story takes place
Atmosphere - how a writer constructs their writing to convey emotions and mood to the reader
Personification - a linguistic device that compares non-human objects to human characteristics to create vivid imagery
Noun - a naming word for people, places or things
Figurative language - the use of metaphor, simile and personification to paint vivid pictures for the reader
Equipment
You need a copy of the 2012 Hodder Children's Books edition of ‘The Viewer’ written by Gary Crew and illustrated by Shaun Tan, for this lesson.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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