Writing the build-up of 'The Iron Man' (part one) | English

Starter quiz

What is the purpose of the build-up?
- to develop the plot and build suspense ✓
- to introduce the protagonist and set the scene
- to describe the main action and take the suspense to its highest point
Put the following events in the correct order to show the chronology of events in part one of the build-up.
- 1
  
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  Hogarth was peacefully fishing.
- 2
  
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  Hogarth sensed somebody watching him.
- 3
  
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  Hogarth spotted the Iron Man.
- 4
  
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  Hogarth ran home and told his parents.
- 5
  
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  Hogarth's father went out in search of the Iron Man.
- 6
  
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  Hogarth's father spotted a tractor bitten in half.
- 7
  
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  Hogarth's father had a close escape from the Iron Man.
What is 'show and tell' language?
- language that explicitly tells the reader how a character feels
- language that conveys a character's feelings through their actions/expressions ✓
- language that makes the reader laugh
Which of the following are examples of 'show and tell' language?
- Hogarth felt worried.
- Hogarth had an uneasy feeling in his stomach. ✓
- Hogarth turned around.
- Hogarth suddenly caught his breath. ✓
True or false? Using a range of sentence types supports text flow and helps to achieve the text's purpose.
- True ✓
- False
Match each sentence type to the correct definition.
- simple sentence
  
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  a sentence about one idea that makes complete sense ✓
- compound sentence
  
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  a sentence formed of two main clauses and a joining word ✓
- complex sentence
  
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  a sentence formed of at least one main clause and a subordinate clause ✓

Exit quiz

What is a subordinating conjunction?
- a group of words that contains a verb and makes complete sense
- a word that starts an adverbial clause ✓
- a word that joins two main clauses to form a compound sentence
Which of the following are subordinating conjunctions?
- when ✓
- as ✓
- and
- because ✓
- but
True or false? An adverbial subordinate clause always follows the main clause.
- True
- False ✓
What is an adverbial subordinate clause?
- a type of subordinate clause that starts with a subordinating conjunction ✓
- a group of words that contains a verb and makes complete sense
- word or words that can tell the reader where a noun is
What is an adverbial complex sentence?
- a sentence formed of two main clauses and a joining word
- a sentence formed of a main clause and an adverbial subordinate clause ✓
- a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word
Choose the appropriate subordinating conjunction to complete the following sentence: '__________ Hogarth ran home to tell his parents, his heart was pounding through his chest.'
- When
- Because
- So
- As ✓

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Lesson Details

Key learning points

In part one of the build-up, Hogarth encounters the Iron Man and tells his father, who goes out in search of the giant.
The use of precise and ambitious vocabulary, including ‘show and tell’ language supports the building of suspense.
Using a range of sentence types, including adverbial complex sentences, supports text flow.
An adverbial clause begins with a subordinating conjunction.
An adverbial clause is joined with a main clause to form an adverbial complex sentence.

Common misconception

Children may struggle with switching the order of the clauses in an adverbial complex sentence and remembering the comma rule.

Provide a model of an adverbial complex sentence. Example: 'His pulse raced as he sprinted home.' Ask children to identify the subordinating conjunction that begins the adverbial clause in order to switch the clauses. Ask them where the comma goes.

Keywords

Suspense - when you are feeling anxious or excited about what may happen
'show and tell' - a writing technique for showing a character’s feelings with description of their actions and expressions
Subordinating conjunction - a word that starts an adverbial clause
Adverbial clause - a type of subordinate clause that starts with a subordinating conjunction
Adverbial complex sentence - a sentence formed of a main clause and an adverbial subordinate clause