Planning part 2 of the build-up of the 'The Firework Maker's Daughter'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can plan a well-structured paragraph for part 2 of the build-up.
Key learning points
- The purpose of a build-up is to move the main character’s journey forward and build tension.
- Precise and ambitious vocabulary creates vivid images for the reader for each key moment of the build-up.
- An effective plan has vocabulary organised concisely and neatly.
- Careful verb and adverb selection can convey characters' feelings through show and tell.
- The emotions of the character change through the key moments of the build-up.
Keywords
Build-up - the building of action and suspense that leads up to the climax in a narrative
Ambitious vocabulary - high-level language in writing that meets the text's purpose
'show and tell' - a writing technique for showing a character's feelings with description of their actions, body language and facial expressions
Plan - a framework that writers create before they write a section of whole text
Common misconception
Children may find it difficult to generate some of their own ideas for precise and ambitious vocabulary.
Model use of a thesaurus to up level simple pieces of vocabulary. For example, instead of 'hot', children might use 'scorching', 'blistering' or 'burning'.
Teacher tip
Incorporate a teaching point on how to develop rich examples of 'show and tell'. Ask children to imagine they are Lila at specific moments and to describe what they might do or experience in their body.
Equipment
You will need a copy of the 2018 Penguin Random House UK edition of ‘The Firework Maker's Daughter' by Philip Pullman for this lesson.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a plan?
Q2.What is the purpose of the build-up of a story?
Q3.What needs to be included in a plan for a narrative?
Q4.Which of the following is an appropriate 'show and tell' for showing commitment?
Q5.Which of the following is an appropriate 'show and tell' for showing despair?
Q6.Which of the following is an appropriate 'show and tell' for showing relief?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does the build-up lead up to in a narrative?
Q2.Put these events from the end of the build-up in the correct order.
Q3.True or false? In a narrative build-up we use precise and ambitious language.
Q4.How is a plan for a narrative written and organised?
Q5.Which of the following are precise verbs to describe Lila's actions?
Q6.True or false? The only way to describe a character's emotions is to say how they feel.
To help you plan your 3 English lesson on: Planning part 2 of the build-up of the 'The Firework Maker's Daughter', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 3 English lesson on: Planning part 2 of the build-up of the 'The Firework Maker's Daughter', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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