Writing the first half of a narrative climax scene in 'When The Sky Falls'
I can write the first half of a narrative climax scene in ’When The Sky Falls’, using a range of techniques to build tension and show fast-paced action.
Writing the first half of a narrative climax scene in 'When The Sky Falls'
I can write the first half of a narrative climax scene in ’When The Sky Falls’, using a range of techniques to build tension and show fast-paced action.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Writing is most successful when structure, content and vocabulary are planned.
- Our climax should have a tense, fast-paced mood.
- We combine descriptive details and emotive details to paint a clear picture for the reader.
- We can use a range of linguistic techniques and cohesive devices for increasing the pace.
- We use precise vocabulary to add to the impression of speed.
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
Descriptive details - details that tell us what a character is experiencing (seeing, hearing, doing, smelling) during a scene
Emotive details - details that tell us what a character is feeling and thinking during a scene
Precise vocabulary - vocabulary chosen to create a particular impression or to have a particular effect on the reader
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to use the full range of cohesive devices and punctuation expected from them.
Our Y6 Grammar 'Revision' unit covers the full range of cohesive devices and punctuation expected of pupils in Year 6. You might wish to use these lessons to remind pupils of certain features they may wish to include.
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
ravenous bombers
attacked their prey
circled like vultures
swooping down from the sky
The air was thick with the choking scent of smoke.
Would he make it there alive?
Explosions tore apart the night sky.
Joseph dodged flying debris.
Exit quiz
6 Questions
he felt the ground tremor
his heart was pounding
he raced through hellish streets