the part of the story that resolves the problem and allows readers to reflect

the use of language to create a vivid image in the reader’s mind

the form of an adjective that compares one noun to an entire group of nouns, placing it at a higher degree

a linguistic device that compares two things using ‘like’ or ‘as’, highlighting similarities

Writing the resolution of 'The Iron Man'.

English

Sequencing and retelling the story of 'The Iron Man'

Planning the opening of 'The Iron Man'

Writing the opening of 'The Iron Man'

Planning the build-up of 'The Iron Man'

Writing the build-up of 'The Iron Man' (part one)

Writing the build-up of 'The Iron Man' (part two)

Planning the climax of 'The Iron Man'

Writing the climax of 'The Iron Man'

Planning the resolution of 'The Iron Man'

'The Jabberwocky: Narrative Writing' - In this unit, pupils learn how to use speech first with inverted commas. In ‘The Jabberwocky’, pupils will learn how to use speech first within complex sentences.

In 'The BFG', pupils learnt to use complex sentences for setting and character descriptions. In this unit, pupils will vary the position of the subordinate clause in a complex sentence.

In this unit, pupils write their own complete narrative version of 'The Iron Man', based on their understanding and exploration of the original text by Ted Hughes from the accompanying reading unit. Pupils write the full narrative arc from opening to build-up, climax and resolution.

'The Iron Man': narrative writing

He gazed in wonder at the most exquisite metal scrapyard.

Hogarth guided the giant through the town and the farmers followed.

As they came to a halt, the Iron Man could not believe his eyes.

Match each sentence type to the correct example.

adjective form that compares a noun to all others, placing it at a higher degree

a verb form that shows it happened in the past

Which of the following do you use to form superlatives?

Match each adjective to the correct suffix or word used to turn it into a superlative.

Select the appropriate human food to complete the following simile: 'He slurped down metal chains like __________.'

Which of the following are key linguistic features in the resolution?

Match the following words to the appropriate synonyms.

longingly gazed at the irresistible treats

excitedly grabbed and gobbled a gigantic lorry

Put the following pieces of 'show and tell' language in the correct order to show the order of events in the resolution.

Which of the following phrases is the most exaggerated?

a linguistic device that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'

the repetition of the same sound found at the start of words next to each other

a way of describing a non-living thing as if it acts or feels like a human

True or false? The resolution resolves the problem encountered in the story.

Starter Quiz

Which of the following are key linguistic features in the resolution?