Year 6 - English
Self-editing the build-up of 'A Kind of Spark'
'A Kind of Spark': narrative writing
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils write a build-up and climax based on the text, 'A Kind of Spark'. They learn to switch tense to highlight a jump in perspective from narrative prose to an internal monologue and from present to past tense to indicate a flashback. These outcomes can be used for KS2 SATS writing.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to edit your own build-up of 'A Kind of Spark', aiming to improve the punctuation, text cohesion and vocabulary.
Key Notes
- Editing is a critical part of the writing process.
- Writing is most successful when editing is used to rethink, rephrase and reconsider first ideas.
- Editing can be done by oneself, with a peer or with a teacher.
- Editing is most successful when it is chunked by punctuation, sentence structure, cohesive devices and vocabulary.
- A growth mindset helps us benefit most from editing.
Vocabulary To Learn
- cohesive devices: language structures that develop text cohesion
- text cohesion: how a text flows to maintain the interest of the reader and achieve text purpose
- growth mindset: a desire to keep developing any skill set
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may struggle to adopt a positive mindset towards editing.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Editing is a critical part of the writing process. Writing is most successful when editing is used to rethink, rephrase and reconsider first ideas.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'cohesive devices'
language structures that develop text cohesion.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may struggle to adopt a positive mindset towards editing. Correction: Encourage pupils to see this as an opportunity to push themselves towards producing a polished piece of work that shows off all their skills. Having a real audience for the text in mind will help them with this.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Adopting different perspectives Study Guide
- Exploring a historical scenario linked to 'A Kind of Spark' Study Guide
- Exploring Addie's character Study Guide
- Exploring Addie's speech in the climax of 'A Kind of Spark' Study Guide
- Planning the build-up of 'A Kind of Spark' including switches in perspective Study Guide
- Planning the climax of 'A Kind of Spark' including flashbacks Study Guide
- Self-editing the climax of 'A Kind of Spark' Study Guide
- Understanding the historical context of the Scottish witch trials Study Guide
- Using drama to explore a character 'low' Study Guide
- Writing the final sections of the climax, including a flashback Study Guide
- Writing the first half of the build-up of 'A Kind of Spark' Study Guide
- Writing the first section of the climax of 'A Kind of Spark' Study Guide
- Writing the next two sections of the climax, including a flashback Study Guide
- Writing the second half of the build-up of 'A Kind of Spark' Study Guide
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