Planning the resolution of 'Whale Rider'
I can plan precise, ambitious vocabulary for the resolution of 'Whale Rider'.
Planning the resolution of 'Whale Rider'
I can plan precise, ambitious vocabulary for the resolution of 'Whale Rider'.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The purpose of the resolution is to resolve the problem encountered in the story and allow readers to reflect.
- Precise and ambitious vocabulary is logged on a plan for future use.
- Notes should not be written in full sentences and bullet points can be used to make notes clear.
- Fronted adverbials of time, place and manner indicate when, where and how an action takes place.
- ‘Show-not-tell’ language conveys characters' emotions.
Keywords
Resolution - the part of the story that resolves the problem and allows readers to reflect
Plan - a framework that writers create before they write a section or whole text
Precise vocabulary - specific and accurate words to convey exact meanings and details in writing
Common misconception
Planning needs to be detailed and include full sentences.
Planning should only have key vocabulary and be written in note-form using bullet points.
Equipment
You must have access to the film 'Whale Rider' (South Pacific Pictures, 2002) to complete this unit. Images of the characters and scenes from the film will be helpful.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
a person, place or thing
a word that describes a noun
a doing, being or having word
a word that describes a verb
forehead
pounded
immense
determinedly