Year 6 - English
Self-editing the climax 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 climax 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, vocabulary and cohesive devices.
- 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 build-up 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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