relating to or done by all people or things in the world or in a particular group; applicable to all cases

the idea that every person has the freedom and opportunity to succeed and attain a better life

a political system in which those in power have complete control and limit people's freedom

a division of a society based on social and economic status

the idea that each person should think and act independently rather than depending on others

Exploring the importance of books and stories

English

In 'Fiction: Books that Changed My World', pupils explore how authors use language for effect in their writing. In 'Fiction: Inner Musings', pupils develop focus on using author's language choices to make nuanced evaluations about a text..

In 'Fiction: Science Fiction', pupils identify and comment on recurring images and symbolism in texts. In 'Fiction: Books that Changed my World', pupils explore multiple interpretations of an author's language choices.

In this unit, pupils read extracts from some impactful books to inpsire their own writing. Within each of the five extracts, they identify and analyse a key technique before emulating it in their own piece of writing. At the end of the unit, they craft the opening to an impactful narrative.

Fiction: books that changed my world

the idea that all Americans have the right to achieve success and prosperity

a period in the USA (1920s) known for its freedom, exuberance and carefree parties

to comfort someone in a time of disappointment

'The Great Gatsby': Developing a personal response

extreme wealth and luxuriousness, often associated with lavish displays of extravagance

the techniques and tools a writer uses to create and develop their writing

behaving or looking as though one thinks they are superior to others

'The Great Gatsby': analysing a writer's craft

go or move back or further away from a previous position; gradually diminish

open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning

(of an achievement or something desired) fail to be achieve by someone

the process of solving or ending a problem or disagreement

a statement that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth

Analysing effective endings in Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'

relating to or denoting an imagined state or society where there is great suffering or injustice

to examine something very carefully in order to discover information

favouring or enforcing strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom

portending evil or harm; foreboding; threatening

information, especially of a biased or misleading nature

Reading the opening of Orwell's '1984'

match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation

causing anxiety or uneasiness; disturbing

Emulating the opening to Orwell's '1984'

an object, image, sound or phrase that is repeated throughout a story that relates to the themes

the situation in which a person or animal is kept somewhere

an instance of leaving something or someone out

Considering the use of motifs in Bronte's 'Wuthering Heights'

an object, image, sound, or phrase that is repeated throughout a story that relates to the themes

Emulating the use of motifs in Brontë's 'Wuthering Heights'

a conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or film

an obvious difference between two or more things

very poor; deprived of strength or vitality

a type of punctuation that represents a pause or that something has been intentionally left out

Considering the use of dialogue in Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment'

using brief or few words to signify reluctance to engage in conversation

a literary style which focuses on the accurate representation of life and its events

respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one

Emulating Dostoevsky's use of dialogue in 'Crime and Punishment'

expressing something forcibly and clearly

bringing strong images, memories or feelings to mind

the hard white fat on the kidneys and loins of cattle, sheep and other animals

a large vault, typically an underground one, for burying the dead

Considering Chandler's use of similes in 'Trouble is My Business'

a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought

a very slight difference in appearance, meaning, sound

Emulating Chandler's use of similes in 'Trouble is My Business'

having a powerful effect on a situation or person

sets up the setting, characters and atmosphere of the story

the most intense moment within a story, marking a turning point for the protagonist(s)

the end of the story; the resolution of conflict

Fiction: books that changed my world

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These lessons will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.