Year 11 - English
Using juxtaposition and foreshadowing in childhood accounts
Non-fiction: teenage kicks
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils develop their non-fiction reading and writing skills by looking at a collection of non-fiction texts about the theme of teenagers. They first build towards writing an open letter, before then looking at how they can write nuanced and sophisticated articles in an original voice.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to write a childhood account using juxtaposition and foreshadowing.
Key Notes
- 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.
Vocabulary To Learn
- formative: having a profound influence on someone's development
- quaint: attractively unusual or old fashioned
- alight: shining brightly
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think foreshadowing can only be used for upcoming events of a negative nature.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key 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.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'formative'
having a profound influence on someone's development.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may think foreshadowing can only be used for upcoming events of a negative nature. Correction: If pupils want to hint at positive memory to come, foreshadowing can also be used.
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- Exploring attitudes to teenagers across time Study Guide
- Exploring how love has changed over time Study Guide
- Exploring vivid childhood accounts Study Guide
- Planning an effective article Study Guide
- Structural methods in a dramatic account Study Guide
- Understanding and planning open letters Study Guide
- Using and understanding irony in non-fiction writing Study Guide
- Using credible expert views in a non-fiction article Study Guide
- Using dialogue effectively Study Guide
- Withholding information and timing revelations Study Guide
- Writing an effective article Study Guide
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