Publishing and reading my 'Whale Rider' narrative aloud
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can publish the final version of my 'Whale Rider' narrative and I can read it aloud to an audience.
Key learning points
- A piece of published writing is the final, best version and should be visually appealing to the reader.
- Neat, joined handwriting is important when publishing a piece of writing.
- Illustrations can bring the world of the story to life and make it more vivid in the reader's mind.
- Reading aloud involves speaking to an audience at a suitable volume and pace.
- Reading with expression means reading with feeling and emotion to bring the words to life for the audience.
Keywords
Publishing - producing a final, best version that becomes available to others
Illustrations - visual representations of the characters, settings and events described in a text
Expression - using feelings and emotion to bring the words to life
Common misconception
Pupils think they need to use new ideas when publishing their writing.
Pupils should use the sections they have written in previous lessons that have been planned, drafted and edited.
Teacher tip
Model how to draw a key moment from 'Whale Rider' under a visualiser or on an interactive whiteboard. You could also support pupils' drawing process by showing them illustrations from various book versions of the original story.
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 these sections of a narrative in chronological order.
Q2.Select three key moments from 'Whale Rider'.
Q3.What is the definition of an illustrator?
Q4.What is an audience?
Q5.When reading aloud, what should you do when you see a full stop?
Q6.What is rehearsing?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.'It is important to use neat, joined handwriting when publishing.' Is this true or false?
Q2.Which of the following are true about illustrations?
Q3.Which of the following would be found in a piece of narrative writing?
Q4.When reading aloud, which one of these will not be a focus?
Q5.Strong body language includes which of these?
Q6.Match the key aspects of successful presenting to their definitions.
how quiet or loud a sound or voice is
how fast or slow a performance is
reading with emotion and feeling to bring words to life
looking audience members in the eye
our posture, stance and gestures that help convey meaning
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