Crafting an engaging narrative
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can plan, write and proofread a complete narrative piece of writing.
Key learning points
- We need to plan our creative writing to ensure it is clear, cohesive and engaging.
- We can use a range of language and structural techniques to craft our writing.
- Single paragraph outlines can be used to plan your ideas before you begin writing.
- Proofreading is an active process that enables us to spot and correct errors in written work.
Keywords
Charred - burned and blackened by fire
Remnants - a small piece of something left from a larger original amount
Proofread - carefully check for errors in a text before it is published or finished
Common misconception
Proofreading your work is not important if you plan it.
Proofreading is equally important as planning. In pressured writing environments, we can easily make mistakes that we are not aware of.
Teacher tip
You can practice writing whilst your students write to build a sense of trust and shared understanding of the difficulties involved in the writing process.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does proofreading mean?
Q2.Which of these includes an inverted sentence structure?
Q3.Which of these uses asyndeton and a climactic sentence structure?
Q4.Match the time technique to its definition.
referring to a past moment in a narrative
describing events in a different period to that which they occur
skipping periods of time in a narrative
referring to a future moment in a narrative
Q5.How can we craft a powerful flashback?
Q6.Which of these tangible objects best symbolises hope?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these would not be involved in proofreading?
Q2.Which of these would ensure we have planned a piece of work thoroughly?
Q3.Why is it important to proofread a piece of work?
Q4.Starting with the first, put the elements of a single paragraph outline in chronological order.
Q5.How can we use paragraphs in an engaging way?
Q6.Which sentence uses the word 'remnants' accurately?
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