Planning the first part of the build-up of 'The Highwayman'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can plan a cohesive, descriptive build-up of 'The Highwayman'.
Key learning points
- The purpose of the build-up is to introduce key characters and storylines that will grow throughout the plot.
- Writers can use figurative language, poetic devices and ambitious adjectives to engage the reader and create atmosphere.
- A compound adjective is two words joined using a hyphen to form one adjective.
- Understanding characters' thoughts and feelings enables us to write in greater depth and bring characters to life.
Keywords
Purpose - the aim of a text
Structure - how a piece of writing is sequenced
Compound adjective - two words joined using a hyphen to form one adjective
Hyphen - a punctuation mark that can be used to form compound adjectives
Show-not-tell - a writing technique for showing a character’s feelings with description of their actions, body language and facial expressions
Common misconception
Pupils may rush through the planning process and miss opportunities to describe and extend key moments.
The planning worksheet breaks down each section into smaller parts, prompting pupils to focus on key details.
Teacher tip
Use the Year 3 'Character: big, beautiful and eye words' unit to develop vocabulary further to describe Bess.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a narrative poem?
Q2.What does the build-up of 'The Highwayman' do?
Q3.Put the events of 'The Highwayman' so far in the correct order.
Q4.Match the vocabulary to the correct definitions.
Q5.What is the correct definition of 'simile'?
Q6.Which of these is an example of a simile?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions.
Q2.What is the purpose of a setting and character description?
Q3.What is the purpose of a build-up?
Q4.Which of these examples use a hyphen for a compound adjective correctly?
Q5.Match each show-not-tell example to the emotion it is describing.
Q6.Which adjectives are not appropriate for describing the inn-yard?
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To help you plan your 5 English lesson on: Planning the first part of the build-up of 'The Highwayman', 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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