Year 6 - English
Writing the first section of 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 write the first section of the climax of 'A Kind of Spark', adopting Addie's perspective and using a range of language features.
Key Notes
- We are writing a narrative that includes switches in perspective and tense.
- In this lesson, we will write only a present tense, first person paragraph in role as Addie.
- Because we are in role as Addie, we may use some informal language features like short sentences and contractions.
- We will also want to include the full range of sentence structures and punctuation.
- Orally rehearsing our writing helps us to be prepared to write.
Vocabulary To Learn
- first person: the 'I/we' perspective
- present tense: shows the action is happening now
- informal language: language that is more similar to spoken language
- oral rehearsal: saying the words you plan to write out loud in order to make the writing process easier
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may confuse this first person writing with internal monologue and focus only on Addie's thoughts.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
We are writing a narrative that includes switches in perspective and tense. In this lesson, we will write only a present tense, first person paragraph in role as Addie.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'first person'
the 'I/we' perspective.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may confuse this first person writing with internal monologue and focus only on Addie's thoughts. Correction: Here, we haven't used the term 'internal monologue' because we are describing events and observations from Addie's perspective and not just thoughts.
More Lessons In This Unit
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- 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
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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
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- Writing the next two sections of the climax, including a flashback Study Guide
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