If something permeates the air, it spreads through it.

If something is vivid, it allows you to visualise it clearly.

If something erodes, it is gradually destroyed or worn away at.

The remnants of something are the small parts left when the majority of it has been destroyed.

Planning a description of a dystopian setting

English

Understanding dystopias

Using accurate sentences to describe dystopian settings

Using compound sentences to describe dystopian settings

Using complex sentences to describe dystopian settings

Creating atmosphere in dystopian descriptions

Using similes to create atmosphere in dystopian descriptions

Using a range of sentence types to describe dystopian settings

Using punctuation accurately in dystopian descriptions

Using sophisticated punctuation in dystopian descriptions

Describing a setting to reflect dystopian themes

Using semantic fields to create a clear tone in dystopian writing

Writing a description of a dystopian setting

Using vivid imagery to describe dystopian settings

Using feedback to improve dystopian descriptions

Revising sentence and punctuation types for a dystopian description

In 'Dystopian Settings', pupils use figurative language to create their own dystopian settings. In 'A Monster Within', pupils explore how authors use Gothic settings to create mystery and atmosphere. 

In 'The Twisted Tree', pupils explore Gothic imagery in a contemporary text. In 'Dystopian Settings', pupils use their own dark imagery to write their own descriptive pieces.

In this unit, pupils learn to write atmospheric dystopian settings. They first review and deepen their understanding of sentence types, before looking at how to use figurative language and sophisticated punctuation to enhance their descriptions. They finally plan and write a dystopian setting.

Dystopian settings: descriptive writing

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

the small parts of something left when the majority has been destroyed

There should be minimal __________ in a description

What should you plan first in a single paragraph outline?

In the supporting detail section of your plan, you should make sure to plan __________ that matches your tone

to establish a clear genre and set the scene effectively

your writing won't make sense without planning the tone first

Why is it important to plan the tone of your writing first?

Decide upon the tone of your writing and opening sentence

Plan three to four supporting ideas and vocabulary that matches the tone

Think of an appropriate order for your supporting ideas

Order the planning process of a single paragraph outline from start to finish.

What would you *not* expect to see in a dystopian description?

a technique comparing two words using like or as

a technique that says something is something that it is not literally

Which words fit the semantic field of decay?

Which tone would you *not* expect to see in a dystopia?

What do you need to link together to create a semantic field?

By linking lots of your vocabulary to pain, which tone are you creating?

Starter Quiz

What would you not expect to see in a dystopian description?