Planning the resolution of 'Whale Rider'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can plan precise, ambitious vocabulary for the resolution of 'Whale Rider'.
Key learning points
- The purpose of the resolution is to resolve the problem encountered in the story and allow readers to reflect.
- Precise and ambitious vocabulary is logged on a plan for future use.
- Notes should not be written in full sentences and bullet points can be used to make notes clear.
- Fronted adverbials of time, place and manner indicate when, where and how an action takes place.
- ‘Show-not-tell’ language conveys characters' emotions.
Keywords
Resolution - the part of the story that resolves the problem and allows readers to reflect
Plan - a framework that writers create before they write a section or whole text
Precise vocabulary - specific and accurate words to convey exact meanings and details in writing
Common misconception
Planning needs to be detailed and include full sentences.
Planning should only have key vocabulary and be written in note-form using bullet points.
Teacher tip
Re-watch the resolution several times so that pupils are clear about the key moments of the resolution. Ensure pupils are given an opportunity to reflect and consider how Paikea's actions make her worthy of becoming the next leader.
Equipment
You must have access to the film 'Whale Rider' (South Pacific Pictures, 2002) to complete this unit. Images of the characters and scenes from the film will be helpful.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Order the sections of a narrative.
Q2.Match the word class to its definition.
a person, place or thing
a word that describes a noun
a doing, being or having word
a word that describes a verb
Q3.What language structure is this an example of? 'the great, majestic whale'
Q4.Match the word class to its example.
forehead
pounded
immense
determinedly
Q5.What is a plan?
Q6.Which of the following is true of the ending of 'Whale Rider'?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? A plan should be written in full sentences.
Q2.What is the main purpose of the resolution of a narrative?
Q3.Put the five key moments of the resolution in chronological order.
Q4.Which of the following is a fronted adverbial of manner?
Q5.Which of the following is a complete sentence?
Q6.Which of the following contains 'show-not-tell' language'?
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