Writing fiction about a malevolent character

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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

Using paragraphs effectively

Planning fiction writing 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 your writing more original and engaging

Why should you avoid clichés in your writing?

It helps to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

It makes the reader want to continue reading.

Why is it important to use sensory imagery in a description?

by separating each sentence into its own section

by creating a block of text with breaks for easier reading

by building suspense and gradually revealing details

How should you use paragraph structure when writing about a malevolent character?

details about the vocabulary you want to use

a full physical description of your character

What should you include in your plan before starting your writing?

{{}} and improving your work is crucial for the continual development of your written work.

The cat's fur was as soft as silk, and its purr was a gentle hum.

The cat was purring as it sat on the mat. 

The cat was small and young and also very lively. 

Which of the following is an example of effective sensory imagery?

to create vivid images and emotions in the reader's mind

to list facts about what you're describing

What is the purpose of using 'show-not-tell' in writing?

Why is it important to use original similes and metaphors in writing?

introduces the main idea of the paragraph

includes information about what's in the main body of the paragraph

Match each element of a single paragraph outline to their function. 

A success {{}} can act as an excellent guide to what you could include in your writing.

If writing is described as 'engaging', this means ...

Writing fiction about a malevolent character

Lesson outcome