Generating vocabulary to write a narrative based on 'Jabberwocky' | English

Starter quiz

What is the definition of a noun?
- an object
- a describing word
- a naming word for a person, place or thing ✓
- Jabberwock
An adjective describes a...
- 'noun' ✓
What is this an example of? 'the fiery, burning-red eyes'
- adverb
- expanded noun phrase ✓
- complex sentence
- adjectives
Match the word class to its example.
- verb
  
  ⇔
  
  approached ✓
- adjective
  
  ⇔
  
  mythical ✓
- noun
  
  ⇔
  
  creatures ✓
- adverb
  
  ⇔
  
  quietly ✓
Complete this sentence with the most appropriate word. Language in narrative writing is...
- factual
- descriptive ✓
- formal
- funny
Order the sections of a story staircase chronologically.
- 1
  
  ⇔
  
  opening
- 2
  
  ⇔
  
  build-up
- 3
  
  ⇔
  
  climax
- 4
  
  ⇔
  
  resolution

Order the key moments of 'Jabberwocky'.
- 1
  
  ⇔
  
  A father warns his son about a dangerous creature: the Jabberwock.
- 2
  
  ⇔
  
  The boy looks in the woods for the Jabberwock.
- 3
  
  ⇔
  
  The boy beheads the Jabberwock in a vicious fight.
- 4
  
  ⇔
  
  The boy returns home to his delighted father.
What is another way you could refer to the boy?
- it
- the gallant, young man ✓
- the jolly man
- the brave son ✓
- the over-excited child
Where is 'Jabberwocky' set?
- a farm
- a magical forest ✓
- a huge, bustling city
- a quiet town
Which are appropriate adjectives to describe the Jabberwock?
- cute
- savage ✓
- welcoming
- friendly
- deadly ✓
Which are appropriate verbs to describe how the creatures move?
- writhing ✓
- trotting
- slithering ✓
- prancing
- lurking ✓
Match the key moment to its section in the story staircase.
- opening
  
  ⇔
  
  A father warns his son about a dangerous creature: the Jabberwock. ✓
- build-up
  
  ⇔
  
  The boy looks in the woods for the Jabberwock. ✓
- climax
  
  ⇔
  
  The boy beheads the Jabberwock in a vicious fight. ✓
- resolution
  
  ⇔
  
  The boy returns home to his delighted father. ✓

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'Jabberwocky' can be interpreted to follow this narrative structure: opening, build-up, climax, resolution.
Accurate and ambitious descriptions of the characters and setting rely on careful and precise language choices.
Some vocabulary is more precise than others; careful vocabulary choice is paramount to evoke setting and atmosphere.
Different nouns and adjectives are used to refer to characters to avoid repetition.
Imagining colours as we write helps us choose ambitious vocabulary that describes images as positive or negative.

Pupils may use adjective choices that are not precise enough or appropriate for this narrative.

Create a shared word bank for the characters and setting that pupils can refer to.