Using juxtaposition and foreshadowing in childhood accounts
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write a childhood account using juxtaposition and foreshadowing.
Key learning points
- A memoir is an opportunity for someone to write about formative moments in their life.
- There are three main parts of Keller's childhood account.
- Keller uses contrast to show the formative impact of her childhood illness.
- Keller uses foreshadowing to build intrigue and signpost a change in the tone of her account.
Keywords
Formative - having a profound influence on someone's development
Quaint - attractively unusual or old fashioned
Alight - shining brightly
Common misconception
Pupils may think foreshadowing can only be used for upcoming events of a negative nature.
If pupils want to hint at positive memory to come, foreshadowing can also be used.
Teacher tip
Share with pupils what you would write about for this task so that they feel comfortable writing their own memories.
Equipment
You will need a copy of the extract from Helen Keller's 'The Story of My Life' for this lesson. It is available in the additional materials along with a copy of a model answer.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following words could refer to a writer's use of structure?
Q2.What is a memoir?
Q3.What word beginning with 'j' describes two contrasting things being placed next to each other for contrasting effect?
Q4.What word beginning with 'f' is a method we might use to warn or indicate a future event?
Q5.What does formative mean?
Q6.Which of the below might be described as 'quaint'?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Starting with the first, arrange the parts of Keller according to the order that she writes them in her memoir 'The Story of My Life'.
Q2.Which word beginning with 'f' describes something that has had a profound effect on someone's development?
Q3.'The humble greenery of my childhood will forever be etched into my memory despite the chaotic roar of adolescence.' This sentence uses ...
Q4.What is the purpose of Keller's foreshadowing in her memoir 'A Story of My Life'?
Q5.Which sentence uses the word 'alight' correctly?
Q6."Oh how I would love to have stayed viewing the world with this lens of wonder and enchantment." This sentence uses ...
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