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.
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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
To help you plan your year 11 english lesson on: Using shifts in focus and single paragraph outlines to plan descriptive writing, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 11 english lesson on: Using shifts in focus and single paragraph outlines to plan descriptive writing, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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You will need a copy of the model answer used for this lesson. You will find it in the additional materials.
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