Writing paragraph one of an emotive narrative scene in 'Whale Rider'
I can write paragraph one of an emotive narrative scene in the climax of ‘Whale Rider’.
Writing paragraph one of an emotive narrative scene in 'Whale Rider'
I can write paragraph one of an emotive narrative scene in the climax of ‘Whale Rider’.
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Key learning points
- This emotive scene is written over two paragraphs and it is important to demonstrate a change in atmosphere across them.
- Using a range of sentence types (simple, compound and complex) improves text flow and cohesion.
- Precise and ambitious vocabulary, including 'show-not-tell' language, is used to convey an emotive atmosphere.
- ‘Show-not-tell’ shows a character’s feelings with description of their actions, body language and facial expressions.
- Oral rehearsal before writing helps to structure grammatically correct sentences and check for sense.
Keywords
Emotive - evoking intense feelings or emotions
Ambitious vocabulary - high-level language in writing that meets the text purpose
Cohesion - how a text flows in order to maintain the interest of the reader and achieve the purpose
'show-not-tell' - shows a character’s feelings by describing their actions, body language and facial expressions
Common misconception
Internal thoughts are rhetorical questions only.
Internal thoughts can be questions and statements. Ensure pupils use their plans with ideas for Paikea's internal thoughts and model how to write these in the third person.
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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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Exit quiz
6 Questions
The villagers ran frantically towards the shore.
There was an urgent cry and the villagers looked up in shock.
As she reached the shore, the helpless whales broke her heart.