Planning a description of a dystopian setting
I can plan an effective description of a dystopian setting.
Planning a description of a dystopian setting
I can plan an effective description of a dystopian setting.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Descriptions should include minimal action.
- An effective way to include character is with one small character action, for example, looking through a window.
- It is important to decide your tone before you start writing, so that it remains consistent.
- When planning a single paragraph, you should choose three-four details to focus on.
- It is important to plan interesting vocabulary that matches your tone before you start writing.
Keywords
Permeate - If something permeates the air, it spreads through it.
Vivid - If something is vivid, it allows you to visualise it clearly.
Erode - If something erodes, it is gradually destroyed or worn away at.
Remnants - The remnants of something are the small parts left when the majority of it has been destroyed.
Common misconception
Action is a key part of a description.
Explain to pupils that the purpose of a description is to focus on certain aspects of a scene in order to set the tone and genre.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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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