Planning a narrative climax scene in 'When The Sky Falls'
I can plan the structure and content of a section of a narrative climax, including specific vocabulary for effect.
Planning a narrative climax scene in 'When The Sky Falls'
I can plan the structure and content of a section of a narrative climax, including specific vocabulary for effect.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Writing is most successful when the structure, content and vocabulary are planned.
- We can plan precise vocabulary to include in our narrative to contribute to a fast, threatening mood.
- When we plan the content of our writing, we combine this vocabulary with actions and descriptive and emotive details.
Keywords
Climax - the point in the narrative where the suspense and excitement reach their highest point
Mood - the feeling or atmosphere in a section of text
Precise vocabulary - vocabulary chosen to create a particular impression or to have a particular effect on the reader
Common misconception
Pupils may 'start from scratch' with their notes in this lesson.
Pupils have already generated ideas for descriptive and emotive details ready to use in this lesson and they should feed these details and ideas into their plans today.
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Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Joseph had no choice but to get up; he knew he had to do his duty.
Joseph's hands trembled as he looked through the sight.
Would he get there on time? Would Adonis still even be alive?
Exit quiz
6 Questions
devastating fires
fires devouring buildings
flames like devils' tongues
fire racing towards him