Writing the first part of the build-up of 'The Highwayman'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write a cohesive, descriptive section of the build-up based on ’The Highwayman’.
Key learning points
- Figurative language can be used to create imagery and describe events.
- Varying sentence structure and vocabulary choices enhance text cohesion or flow.
- A hyphen can be used to join two words to form one compound adjective.
- Using show-not-tell enables writers to share characters' emotions, actions and gestures with the reader.
Keywords
Compound adjective - an adjective formed of two hyphenated words
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 use repetitive language choices.
Exposure to a range of compound adjectives and synonyms in the teacher model will support with language variation.
Teacher tip
Give pupils opportunities to say their sentences aloud to themselves or their partner before writing. Sentences are most successfully written when they have been orally rehearsed.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What are the purposes of a build-up?
Q2.Which of these symbols is a hyphen?
Q3.Match the terms to their definitions.
when writers show characters’ feelings by describing their actions
two words joined using a hyphen to form one adjective
a punctuation mark that can be used to form compound adjectives
Q4.A hyphen can be used for which of the following functions?
Q5.Which of these sentences uses a hyphenated compound adjective correctly?
Q6.Select the examples of show-not-tell from the list.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions.
an adjective formed of two hyphenated words
a punctuation mark that can be used to form compound adjectives
a writing technique for showing a character’s feelings
Q2.Which of these compound adjectives could be used to describe Bess?
Q3.Which of the following can writers describe when using show-not-tell?
Q4.Match the types of show-not-tell to the examples.
her eyes widened
his shoulders slumped
her heart raced
Q5.Select the purposes of success criteria.
Q6.Put the stages of the writing process in the correct order.
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