Year 5 - English
Writing a setting and character description based on 'The Highwayman'
'The Highwayman': narrative writing
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils use 'The Highwayman' by Alfred Noyes as the stimulus from which to write a character and setting description, a narrative build-up in third person prose and a section incorporating varied speech sentences. Pupils complete the unit reciting and memorising parts of the poem.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use a plan to write a setting and character description based on 'The Highwayman'.
Key Notes
- Apostrophes can be used to indicate plural and singular possession.
- Figurative language can be used to create atmosphere and imagery for the reader.
- Using a range of types of figurative language, as well as other linguistic devices, engages the reader.
- Using a range of different sentence types enhances text cohesion and reader engagement.
- Planning, drafting, editing and rewriting are all parts of the writing process.
Vocabulary To Learn
- apostrophe for possession: a punctuation mark used to show if a noun belongs to another noun
- figurative language: the use of simile, metaphor and personification to create vivid imagery
- atmosphere: how a writer constructs their writing to convey emotions and mood to the reader
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may use apostrophes incorrectly when indicating possession.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Apostrophes can be used to indicate plural and singular possession. Figurative language can be used to create atmosphere and imagery for the reader.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'apostrophe for possession'
a punctuation mark used to show if a noun belongs to another noun.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may use apostrophes incorrectly when indicating possession. Correction: Supplement the content in Learning Cycle One with further teaching of the rules associated with using apostrophes for singular and plural possession.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Analysing stanzas five and six of 'The Highwayman' Study Guide
- Analysing stanzas one and two of 'The Highwayman' Study Guide
- Analysing stanzas three and four of 'The Highwayman' Study Guide
- Editing the build-up of 'The Highwayman' Study Guide
- Editing the speech section of 'The Highwayman' Study Guide
- Learning and reciting stanzas four to six of 'The Highwayman' Study Guide
- Learning and reciting stanzas one to three of 'The Highwayman' Study Guide
- Planning a setting and character description based on 'The Highwayman' Study Guide
- Planning and writing the second part of the build-up of 'The Highwayman' Study Guide
- Planning the first part of the build-up of 'The Highwayman' Study Guide
- Planning the third part of the build-up of 'The Highwayman' Study Guide
- Reviewing speech punctuation to write the next section of 'The Highwayman' Study Guide
- Understanding the context of 'The Highwayman' Study Guide
- Using drama to analyse the next section of 'The Highwayman' Study Guide
- Writing the first part of the build-up of 'The Highwayman' Study Guide
- Writing the third part of the build-up of 'The Highwayman' Study Guide
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