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Generating vocabulary to describe a character in 'The Viewer'

'The Viewer': narrative writing

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils use a picture book stimulus to write the opening and build-up of a narrative. They develop their understanding of how to hook a reader through a narrative opening and how to build and maintain tension in a narrative build-up, using cohesive devices and show-not-tell.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to generate vocabulary to describe a character in 'The Viewer'.

Key Notes

  • A character is a person, animal or figure in a story.
  • We can use expanded noun phrases to add detail and description to a noun.
  • A simile describes something by comparing it to something else.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • character: a person, animal or figure in a story
  • figurative language: is the use of metaphor, simile and personification to paint vivid pictures for the reader
  • simile: a linguistic device that compares two things using 'like' or 'as', highlighting similarities to create vivid imagery

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils might find it hard to generate adjectives and description about a character they do not have a clear illustration of.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

A character is a person, animal or figure in a story. We can use expanded noun phrases to add detail and description to a noun.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'character'

a person, animal or figure in a story.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Pupils might find it hard to generate adjectives and description about a character they do not have a clear illustration of. Correction: You could ask the children to draw their version of the main character, Tristan, at the start of this lesson. They will then find it easier to generate the descriptive vocabulary.

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