in fiction writing this means the ideas fit together

a distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single idea or topic

Using paragraphs effectively

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Crafting malevolent characters

Crafting physical description for malevolent characters

Using vocabulary effectively in fiction writing

Using figurative language effectively for character description

Contrasting characters: using juxtaposition

Crafting character through dialogue

Describing setting and developing tone

Planning fiction writing about a malevolent character

Writing fiction about a malevolent character

In 'Malevolent Characters', pupils focus on a range of writing skills including how to describe the setting through action, create shifts in tone, paragraph effectively and use punctuation purposefully. In 'Science Fiction Writing', pupils further develop these writing skills, with a particular focus on the science fiction genre and how to write in this style. 

In 'Myths and Legends Re-Told', pupils explore the importance of narrative structure, looking at ways in which they can manipulate the traditional five-act structure. In 'Malevolent Characters', pupils delve deeper into the differences between narrative and descriptive writing, honing in on the skills needed to describe characters inspired by famous villains. 

In this unit, pupils create and write malevolent characters. They first look at the conventions of malevolent characters, before learning about the techniques they can use to present their malevolent characters. They finally plan and write their fiction with a malevolent character in it.

Malevolent characters: fiction writing

to make the description longer and more detailed

to organise and separate different ideas or details

What is the purpose of using paragraphs effectively in writing?

Which of the following is **not** a component of the TiPToP structure?

slowly and gradually, revealing details bit by bit

How should information about a character be revealed across multiple paragraphs to build suspense?

Put the suggested outline for revealing information about a malevolent character in order, starting with the first.

What is the following a definition of? 'In fiction writing, this means the ideas fit together.'

the flow and connection between ideas and paragraphs

What does 'cohesion' in writing refer to?

Which method is used by writers to highlight the contrast between two characters?

showing the character’s physical appearance

mirroring the character’s personality or emotions

What does the term ‘reflect’ mean in the context of character description?

 The sky was blue and children were playing.

The old house smelled musty and the walls were covered in dust.

Which of the following is the best example of sensory imagery?

Which verb would best convey a character's anger in dialogue?

In writing, what does ‘vivid’ mean when describing a setting?

changing paragraphs with a new time or place

using paragraphs to shift focus from one character to another

including a detailed description of multiple ideas in one paragraph

What is a common mistake when using paragraphs to describe a character?

Using paragraphs effectively

Lesson outcome