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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will use our knowledge of lists, particularly in subordinate clauses, to add details to our hero's quest. We have got a problem for our hero: now, it is time for our hero to journey towards the final battle.

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5 Questions

Q1.
If we are describing a text's genre, we mean:
How the author has used gothic conventions.
How the story opens.
Correct answer: The style or category the story fits in.
Who the lead character is.
Q2.
When we punctuate speech and we have a new speaker, we must:
Correct answer: Put each new speaker on a new line.
Put the speakers on the same line.
Reveal a problem.
Use an exclamation mark.
Q3.
If we wanted to use dialogue to show that one character had more power than the other then we could:
Correct answer: Make one character speak more and give all the instructions.
Make the characters speak an equal amount.
Repeat the important character's name every time they speak.
Use capital letters at the start of their speech.
Q4.
Which of these is a plausible problem in the fantasy genre?
A villain takes over a city.
Explorers discover a new island.
Correct answer: Mythical creatures are going missing.
Zombies are attacking a village.
Q5.
What mythical creature has been spotted in the woods of Ms Richards' story?
Correct answer: A dragon
A spider
A unicorn
A werewolf

5 Questions

Q1.
If we put a subordinate clause in front of our independent clause then we must separate these using...
Correct answer: A comma.
A full stop.
A semi-colon.
An exclamation mark.
Q2.
When including a list with our creative writing, we should:
Correct answer: Be selective and use them carefully when it adds impact.
List every detail possible.
Use them all the time - show off that we can use them!
Use them in every sentence.
Q3.
The word "quest" means
Correct answer: A long and challenging journey or search.
A scientific discovery.
An exciting dinner.
Solving something that is impossible.
Q4.
Which of these is a plausible location for a fantasy hero's quest to rescue a stolen magical object?
A beach with lots of tourists.
A bustling city with lots of shops and skyscrapers.
A busy road with a high-speed car chase.
Correct answer: A dangerous countryside location like a forest, mountain, caves or fields.
Q5.
In Ms Richards' story, Clover is...
Invited by her father to join the quest to search for the dragon.
Proudly telling everyone that she is on a quest to find the dragon.
Correct answer: Secretly joining the quest to search for the dragon.
Undecided whether she should join the quest to find the dragon.