Writing the first half of the build-up of 'A Kind of Spark'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write the first half of a section of the build-up in ‘A Kind of Spark’, switching between a third person perspective and internal monologue.
Key learning points
- We are writing about an event from the build-up, using a third person perspective.
- We are then using internal monologue to reflect on the same event from Addie's perspective.
- Using a plan and orally rehearsing our writing helps us to do our best writing.
- We should aim to use a complete range of sentence types and language features in our writing.
Keywords
Build-up - the part of a narrative where problems are introduced and tension rises
Third person perspective - the 'he/she/it/they' perspective
Internal monologue - the inner voice of a character - their thoughts to themselves, not spoken aloud
Figurative language - the use of metaphors, similes, personification and other literary devices to create imaginative meanings
Common misconception
Pupils may be accustomed to teacher modelling of written work.
Ensure plenty of time for oral rehearsal and encourage pupils to constantly refer back to their plan.
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.Put these events from Izzy's narrative in order.
Q2.Which of these elements of our planned narrative will come first?
Q3.Match these types of figurative language to their examples.
The word leered up at her from the book.
Addie was a boat cut from its moorings, floating out to sea.
The children stood as still as statues as Emily spoke.
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? 'As she glares down at me, I feel completely alone.'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which sections of our narrative have we written in this lesson?
Q2.Which language feature is shown in the following sentence? 'As Addie slouched on a desk in the corner, other children whispered to each other.'
Q3.What is the purpose of the colon in the following sentence? 'Addie looked away: she couldn't bear to see the word any longer.'
Q4.Which type of figurative language is used in the following sentence? 'I feel like a cloud being blown across the sky.'
Q5.What features of internal monologue are shown in the following sentence? 'I want to explain it to her ... But I can't. I just can't.'
Q6.What is the purpose of orally rehearsing our writing?
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