Planning to write the climax of the animated story 'Otherwise'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can plan the climax of ‘Otherwise’.
Key learning points
- Planning is an important part of preparing to write.
- The climax should be the most exciting part of the story for the reader.
- The purpose of the climax is to describe the problem and create the highest point of tension.
- Using ambitious vocabulary helps to paint a vivid picture in the reader’s mind and make writing exciting to read.
Keywords
Ambitious vocabulary - the use of precise and descriptive words in writing
Plan - a framework that writers create before they write
Common misconception
Pupils may find it hard to generate enough ambitious vocaulary for their plan.
Model each part of the climax and work as a class to generate vocabulary before they write their own plan. Pupils could complete plans in pairs or small groups.
Teacher tip
You may wish to act out the climax with your pupils by freeze-framing each part.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which type of word is 'jumped'?
Q2.Which type of word is 'quickly'?
Q3.The build-up of a story often introduces a problem. What is the problem in 'Otherwise'?
Q4.What does Anders do when the green chameleons are all looking at the colour of his skin?
Q5.What does Anders do to cheer himself up at the end of the build-up?
Q6.Which part of the story staircase comes after the build-up?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Order these parts of the story staircase.
Q2.What is the most exciting part of the story staircase?
Q3.True or false? A climax will describe the significant challenge or problem in the story.
Q4.Which animal takes one of the green chameleons?
Q5.Why do the green chameleons blame Anders for their friend being taken away?
Q6.What did the green chameleons do after their friend had been taken by the eagle?
To help you plan your 2 English lesson on: Planning to write the climax of the animated story 'Otherwise', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 2 English lesson on: Planning to write the climax of the animated story 'Otherwise', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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