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Writing the build-up of '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 write the build-up of 'The Viewer'.

Key Notes

  • The purpose of the build-up is to develop the plot and characters, introduce a problem and start to build up tension.
  • Internal thoughts are the thoughts, ideas, or questions that occur within an individual's mind.
  • Internal thoughts are written using the same sentence structure as reported speech.
  • These are important to include in our writing because they tell the reader what a character is thinking/feeling.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • internal thoughts: the thoughts, ideas, or questions that occur within an individual's mind
  • reported speech: the form of speech used to share what was said by someone without using a direct quote

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may find it hard to come up with internal thoughts for a character.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

The purpose of the build-up is to develop the plot and characters, introduce a problem and start to build up tension. Internal thoughts are the thoughts, ideas, or questions that occur within an individual's mind.

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

the thoughts, ideas, or questions that occur within an individual's mind.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Pupils may find it hard to come up with internal thoughts for a character. Correction: Play a game of 'freeze frame' for different parts of the build-up and encourage children to share their thoughts and feelings, to support all children with ideas.

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