Exploring voice in ‘Klara and the Sun’

English

In 'Fiction: Inner Musings', pupils develop narrative writing skills. In 'Writing Masters', pupils experiment using language and structure to write interesting and creative texts.

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 this unit, pupils explore and practise emulating a range of different narrative voices. They explore narrative voice in 'Alias Grace', 'The Yellow Wallpaper' and 'Klara and the sun' before crafting their own narrative voices. At the end of the unit, they write a narrative with a compelling voice.

Fiction: inner musings

Depiction of scary, confusing or unsettling events or characters placed in danger, including creation of a scary atmosphere through the use of music and sound.

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

What is true of Ishiguro's opening in 'Klara and the Sun'?

What type of world is 'Klara and the Sun' set in?

What clues does Ishiguro give that Klara from 'Klara and the Sun' is not human?

What is Klara's relationship with the sun in 'Klara and the Sun'?

she dwells on whether he is joking for a long time

What is interesting about Klara's interaction with Rex in 'Klara and the Sun'?

they are often put at the front of the store

In 'Klara and the Sun', what suggests AI has evolved?

a perfect society where everyone is treated fairly

an imagined society in which people live dehumanised lives

People have lost the ability to feel emotion; there is no sympathy.

Animals can talk; they hold humans accountable for their treatment.

Humans can fly; they go on more adventures.

Which world below represents a dystopia best?

the ability to understand the emotions of others

an insight into the inner workings of their mind

them telling us their name, age and occupation

What might create the most compelling character for a reader?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of upsetting content

Adult supervision recommended

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Content guidance

Supervision

Worksheet