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Generating vocabulary to describe a setting 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 setting in 'The Viewer'.

Key Notes

  • A setting is where or when a story takes place.
  • Atmosphere involves how a writer constructs their writing to convey emotions and mood to the reader.
  • The atmosphere in the setting of 'The Viewer' is eerie, mysterious and tense.
  • Personification involves describing objects as if they are people and have feelings.
  • We can use expanded noun phrases to add detail and description to a noun.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • setting: where or when a story takes place
  • atmosphere: how a writer constructs their writing to convey emotions and mood to the reader
  • personification: a linguistic device that compares non-human objects to human characteristics to create vivid imagery
  • noun: a naming word for people, places or things
  • figurative language: the use of metaphor, simile and personification to paint vivid pictures for the reader

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may find it challenging coming up with their own ideas for 'personification'.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

A setting is where or when a story takes place. Atmosphere involves how a writer constructs their writing to convey emotions and mood to the reader.

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

where or when a story takes place.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Pupils may find it challenging coming up with their own ideas for 'personification'. Correction: You may wish to play a game using objects in the room and describing what they are doing using personification. E.g. the teacher's desk stood proudly.

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