Writing paragraph two of an emotive narrative scene in 'Whale Rider'
I can write paragraph two of an emotive narrative scene for the climax of ‘Whale Rider’.
Writing paragraph two of an emotive narrative scene in 'Whale Rider'
I can write paragraph two of an emotive narrative scene for the climax of ‘Whale Rider’.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The emotive scene is written over two paragraphs and it is important to demonstrate a change in atmosphere.
- 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.
- Direct speech and characters' internal thoughts are used to convey their emotions.
- Oral rehearsal before writing helps to structure grammatically correct sentences and check for sense.
Keywords
Emotive - evoking intense feelings or emotions
'show-not-tell' - shows a character’s feelings by describing their actions, body language and facial expressions
Direct speech - the term used for a character speaking out loud in a text
Internal thoughts - personal feelings and opinions typically not spoken aloud
Common misconception
Internal thoughts are always written from the first person perspective of the character.
In this piece, pupils will not switch between the third person and the first person perspective. Ensure pupils use their plan with ideas for Paikea's internal thoughts and model how to write these in the third person.
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.
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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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
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All their efforts had been for nothing.
Paikea waded into the water and she reached out with a trembling hand.
Koro stared helplessly as he hurried forward.