Writing the resolution of 'The Iron Man'.
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write the resolution of 'The Iron Man'.
Key learning points
- In the resolution, the Iron Man finds a new home in a metal scrapyard and he no longer needs the farmers’ machinery.
- Exaggeration is a key part of conveying positive emotions in the resolution of a narrative.
- Superlative adjectives and similes are used to exaggerate and build imagery for the reader.
- Superlatives are used to compare one noun to an entire group of nouns, placing it at a higher degree.
- A simile is a linguistic device that compares two things using ‘like’ or ‘as’, highlighting similarities.
Keywords
Resolution - the part of the story that resolves the problem and allows readers to reflect
Exaggeration - overstating for dramatic effect
Imagery - the use of language to create a vivid image in the reader’s mind
Superlative - the form of an adjective that compares one noun to an entire group of nouns, placing it at a higher degree
Simile - a linguistic device that compares two things using ‘like’ or ‘as’, highlighting similarities
Common misconception
Children may find it hard to determine which suffix or word to use to form superlatives.
Encourage children to orally rehearse the superlative forms of adjectives to check that they sound correct.
Teacher tip
Brainstorm a list of human foods that the metal in the scrapyard could be compared to and create a shared bank as a class. Model forming similes using these.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following are key linguistic features in the resolution?
Q2.Match the following words to the appropriate synonyms.
admired
guzzled
delights
scrumptious
Q3.Put the following pieces of 'show and tell' language in the correct order to show the order of events in the resolution.
Q4.Which of the following phrases is the most exaggerated?
Q5.What is a simile?
Q6.True or false? The resolution resolves the problem encountered in the story.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match each sentence type to the correct example.
He gazed in wonder at the most exquisite metal scrapyard.
Hogarth guided the giant through the town and the farmers followed.
As they came to a halt, the Iron Man could not believe his eyes.
Q2.What is a superlative?
Q3.Which of the following do you use to form superlatives?
Q4.Match each adjective to the correct suffix or word used to turn it into a superlative.
est
iest
most
Q5.Which words do you use to form a simile?
Q6.Select the appropriate human food to complete the following simile: 'He slurped down metal chains like __________.'
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