Planning the build-up of 'A Kind of Spark' including switches in perspective
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can plan the structure and content of a scene from the build-up of ‘A Kind of Spark’, using both third and first person perspectives.
Key learning points
- Writing is most successful when it is planned.
- We can plan to describe particular details and use figurative language to build a particular mood.
- Our plan will cover two events from the build-up of 'A Kind of Spark', using a tense, anxious mood.
- For each event, we will describe it in the third person and reflect on it using internal monologue in the first person.
Keywords
Third person perspective - the 'he/she/it/they' perspective
Internal monologue - the inner voice of a character - their thoughts to themselves, not spoken aloud
Build-up - the part of a narrative where problems are introduced and tension rises
Figurative language - the use of metaphors, similes, personification and other literary devices to create imaginative meanings
Common misconception
Pupils may feel they have to cover every event from this part of the book in this piece of writing.
Encourage pupils to zoom in on just two moments, drawing out all the details from these; this will allow them to really focus on the quality of writing rather than the plot details.
Teacher tip
This piece of writing is relatively unsupported so it could be used for Teacher Assessment purposes; you should refer to national and local guidance for the level of support you can provide. The model piece uses language features taught throughout our Y6 content.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which set of pronouns is most likely to be used in the third person perspective?
Q2.Which of these sentences use a first person perspective?
Q3.What tense and person is used in the following sentence? 'My heart is racing as I walk towards the library; the lights seem too bright.'
Q4.Which tense and person is used in the following sentence? 'Mr Patterson seemed overcome with excitement as he spoke.'
Q5.Which features of an internal monologue are shown in the following sentence? 'My legs feel as heavy as lead. But I drag myself towards the office. Why didn't I stop myself from hitting her?'
Q6.Which of these sentences uses internal monologuing?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Put these events from the build-up in order.
Q2.Put the elements of our planned narrative in the correct order.
Q3.Match the types of figurative language to the examples.
My head is a drum.
Nina's voice rips into Miss Murphy.
My feet are as heavy as lead.
Q4.Which of the following sentences are likely taken from the third person perspective on an event from our narrative?
Q5.Which of the following sentences are likely taken from the pieces of internal monologue from our narrative?
Q6.Which event might the following piece of internal monologue be reflecting on? 'The corridor is a tunnel, closing in on me from all sides.'
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