A semantic field is a group of words related to each other in meaning.

To be preyed upon is to be hunted or intimidated by a more powerful figure.

A callous action is insensitive and cruel towards others.

Oppressive treatment is harsh, cruel and domineering.

Rancid food has an unpleasant taste or smell due to being rotten.

Using semantic fields to create a clear tone in dystopian writing

English

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

A technique that compares two things using the words like or as 

A technique that says an object is something that it is not

'Grip, tackle, goal, score' all fit the semantic field of...

Using words that link to the semantic field of sport may create a __________ tone.

Using words that link to the semantic field of violence may create a __________ tone?

Which word does not fit the semantic field of light?

Match the words to the semantic field of love or hate

The level of sophistication of a piece of writing

What tone might you see in a dystopian piece of writing?

Label specific words or phrases with connotations

What does it mean to annotate a piece of writing?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

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

Using semantic fields to create a clear tone in dystopian writing

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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