Using shifts in focus and single paragraph outlines to plan descriptive writing
I can use single paragraph outlines to plan a written response.
Using shifts in focus and single paragraph outlines to plan descriptive writing
I can use single paragraph outlines to plan a written response.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Consider using paragraphs to zoom in and out of key details, in your description
- Imagery can be used to link your paragraphs, including semantic fields.
- A shift in tone at the end of your description can be used to leave the reader with a sense of foreboding
Keywords
Adorn - To adorn something means to make it more beautiful or attractive.
Hue - The hue of an object is its shade or colour.
Plush - Plush means luxurious and expensive. When applied to fabrics specifically, plush can also mean soft.
Lurid - If something is lurid, it is unpleasantly bright in colour.
Common misconception
Students think that the more items within a scene they can describe, the better the description.
Ask them to consider how they can create atmosphere by limiting their focus to 3-4 focal points in the setting and using figurative language
Equipment
You will need a copy of the model answer used for this lesson. You will find it in the additional materials.
Licence
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Lesson video
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