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Writing the resolution of 'Whale Rider'
I can write the resolution of 'Whale Rider'.
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Year 4
Writing the resolution of 'Whale Rider'
I can write the resolution of 'Whale Rider'.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The purpose of a resolution is to resolve the story and give the reader a chance to reflect.
- Using the full range of sentence types (simple, compound and complex) improves text flow and cohesion.
- Fronted adverbials of time, place and manner describe the action in the main clause in further detail.
- Oral rehearsal before writing helps to structure grammatically correct sentences and check for sense.
Keywords
Ambitious vocabulary - high-level language in writing that meets the text purpose
Fronted adverbial - a sentence starter followed by a comma
'show-not-tell' - shows a character’s feelings by describing their actions, body language and facial expressions
Common misconception
Pupils might not write about all the key moments from the resolution.
The resolution follows a chronological order that includes four key moments that are detailed in pupils' plans.
Pupils should be given lots of opportunities to say sentences aloud and to write sentences on whiteboards, using the notes from their plans ahead of writing.
Teacher tip
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).Lesson video
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which sentence is written in the past tense?
Paikea holds on tightly as her heart soars with each movement.
Paikea is holding on tightly as her heart soars with each movement.
Paikea will hold on tightly as her heart soars with each movement.
Q2.
True or false? You can copy out the notes from your plan exactly as they are.
Q3.
Fill in the missing word: The __________ is the section of a story where the writer brings the story to a close.
opening
build-up
climax
Q4.
Order the four key moments of the resolution chronologically.
Q5.
What is an adverbial complex sentence?
a sentence formed of two main clauses
a sentence formed of two main clauses joined by a co-ordinating conjunction
Q6.
Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?
With power Paikea and the whale surged forward into the sea.
With, power, Paikea and the whale surged forward into the sea.
With power Paikea and the whale, surged forward into the sea.
Exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which of the following is an adverbial complex sentence?
She chanted and the whale began to move.
Slowly, the whale began to move.
She chanted, but the whale began to move.
Q2.
Match the word class to its example.
ancestor
deepened
deeply
courageous
Q3.
Which is the adverb in this sentence? 'Determinedly, Paikea held onto the whale as her heart soared.'
heart
whale
soared
Q4.
Which of the following is punctuated correctly?
As, they swam further away Paikea knew that this was the start of their journey.
As they swam further away Paikea knew that this was the start of their journey.
As they swam further away Paikea knew, that this was the start of their journey.
Q5.
Which sentence contains an example of show-not-tell language?
Koro was shocked by what he was witnessing.
Koro couldn't believe what he was witnessing.
It was a shocking sight.
Q6.
What are the main purposes of a resolution?
build up suspense and tension
describe the most exciting and tense moment
introduce the characters and setting