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’.
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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.
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
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.
To help you plan your year 5 english lesson on: Generating vocabulary to describe a setting in 'The Viewer', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 english lesson on: Generating vocabulary to describe a setting in 'The Viewer', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Explore more key stage 2 english lessons from the 'The Viewer': narrative writing unit, dive into the full secondary english curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
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.
