Year 6 - English
Writing the first half of 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 write the first half of a section of the build-up in 'A Kind of Spark', switching between a third person perspective and internal monologue.
Key Notes
- We are writing about an event from the build-up, using a third person perspective.
- We are then using internal monologue to reflect on the same event from Addie's perspective.
- Using a plan and orally rehearsing our writing helps us to do our best writing.
- We should aim to use a complete range of sentence types and language features in our writing.
Vocabulary To Learn
- build-up: the part of a narrative where problems are introduced and tension rises
- third person perspective: the 'he/she/it/they' perspective
- internal monologue: the inner voice of a character - their thoughts to themselves, not spoken aloud
- figurative language: the use of metaphors, similes, personification and other literary devices to create imaginative meanings
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may be accustomed to teacher modelling of written work.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
We are writing about an event from the build-up, using a third person perspective. We are then using internal monologue to reflect on the same event from Addie's perspective.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'build-up'
the part of a narrative where problems are introduced and tension rises.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may be accustomed to teacher modelling of written work. Correction: Ensure plenty of time for oral rehearsal and encourage pupils to constantly refer back to their plan.
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
- Self-editing the climax of 'A Kind of Spark' Study Guide
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- Using drama to explore a character 'low' Study Guide
- Writing the final sections of the climax, including a flashback 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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