a framework that writers create before they write a section or whole text

high-level language in writing that meets the text's purpose

a writing technique for showing a character’s feelings by describing their body language and facial expressions

the written conversation between two characters or more within a narrative

Planning the climax of a narrative based on 'Jabberwocky'

English

In this unit, pupils learn how to use speech first within complex sentences. In ‘The Highwayman’, pupils will learn how to use speech second within complex sentences.

In ‘Into The Forest’, pupils learnt to use complex sentences for setting and character descriptions. In this unit, pupils learn how to use vocabulary in a wider range of sentence structures with increasing precision to show characterisation.

'Jabberwocky': narrative writing

True or false? A plan should be written in full sentences.

to increase the tension and excitement to its highest point

What are the purposes of the climax of a narrative?

The ferocious Jabberwock moved closer and closer to the boy.

The boy threatened the Jabberwock with his sword.  

The Jabberwock became enraged and it lunged at the boy.  

The boy swiped his sword and he beheaded the Jabberwock.

Put the four key moments of the climax in chronological order. 

Which of the following is an example of **'show-not-tell' language**?

"Don't come any closer, or I'll slice off your head," warned the boy. 

The boy warned the Jabberwock with a steely look in his eye. 

Which of the following is an example of **direct speech**?

a framework that writers create before they write

The powerful beast aggressively towards the terrified boy.

The powerful beast stomped aggressively towards the terrified boy.

Which of the following is a full sentence?

Match the word classes to their definitions. 

Put the sections of a narrative in order. 

What language structure is the following an example of? 
'the vicious, bloodthirsty beast' 

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Planning the climax of a narrative based on 'Jabberwocky'

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.