Year 11 - English
Using emotion-led plot and detailed description to write an excellent narrative
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils refine proficiency and flair as writers. Across fiction and non-fiction writing forms, they develop techniques that give them greater depth and flair in their writing. At the end of the unit, they write a narrative informed by emotion-led plot and detailed descriptions.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to write an excellent narrative using an emotion-led plot and detailed descriptions.
Key Notes
- Narratives that try to tell too much story are often unsuccessful
- Using an emotion-led narrative will help keep your plot manageable so you don't try and say too much
- Single paragraph outlines can be used to plan each section of your narrative
- Figurative language can be used to make the descriptions within your narrative more vivid
Vocabulary To Learn
- Discernible: If something is discernible, it is recognisable.
- Shear: If you shear a sheep, you are cutting its fleece to use for wool.
- Disassociate: If you no longer want to be attached to someone or something, you might disassociate from them or it.
- Reckless: Somebody reckless does not think about the consequences of their actions before acting.
- Luscious: Somebody with luscious hair would have thick, glossy and well-kept hair.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Students think that they need to write an 'exciting' story which includes lots of action.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Narratives that try to tell too much story are often unsuccessful. Using an emotion-led narrative will help keep your plot manageable so you don't try and say too much.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Discernible'
If something is discernible, it is recognisable.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Students think that they need to write an 'exciting' story which includes lots of action. Correction: A genuinely engaging story allows the reader to empathise with the character(s) and experience the same emotions as them, at the same time.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Considering openings, cohesion, and endings to structure an effective argument Study Guide
- Using description and figurative language to enhance narrative writing Study Guide
- Using figurative language, precise verbs and perspective to write with flair Study Guide
- Using language and tone to present opinions with flair Study Guide
- Using language techniques and precise vocabulary to write excellent descriptions Study Guide
- Using nominalised verbs and adjectives to write effective arguments Study Guide
- Using perspective, tone, and punctuation to craft a clear voice Study Guide
- Using shifts in focus and single paragraph outlines to plan descriptive writing Study Guide
- Using single paragraph outlines to plan an effective argument Study Guide
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