Starter quiz
- Order the sections of a narrative.
- 1⇔opening
- 2⇔build-up
- 3⇔climax
- 4⇔resolution
- Match the word class to its definition.
- noun⇔a person, place or thing ✓
- adjective⇔a word that describes a noun ✓
- verb⇔a doing, being or having word ✓
- adverb⇔a word that describes a verb ✓
- What language structure is this an example of? 'the great, majestic whale'
- subordinate clause
- expanded noun phrase ✓
- metaphor
- fronted adverbial
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- Match the word class to its example.
- noun⇔forehead ✓
- verb⇔pounded ✓
- adjective⇔immense ✓
- adverb⇔determinedly ✓
- What is a plan?
- a final piece of written work
- a framework that writers create before they write ✓
- a writer's first ideas said aloud about their writing
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- Which of the following is true of the ending of 'Whale Rider'?
- Koro remains leader of the tribe.
- Paikea disappears, never to be seen by the tribe again.
- Koro realises that Paikea is chosen by their ancestors to lead the tribe. ✓
- There is no-one left to become the leader of the tribe.
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Exit quiz
- True or false? A plan should be written in full sentences.
- True
- False ✓
- What is the main purpose of the resolution of a narrative?
- to introduce the setting
- to describe the most intense action
- to build up the tension and excitement
- to bring the story to a close ✓
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- Put the five key moments of the resolution in chronological order.
- 1⇔Paikea greets the whale with a hongi.
- 2⇔Paikea climbs onto its back and she encourages the whale to get into the water.
- 3⇔Paikea rides the whale through the water in the sea.
- 4⇔Koro witnesses the whales’ response to her.
- 5⇔Koro understands that Paikea is chosen by their ancestors to lead the tribe.
- Which of the following is a fronted adverbial of manner?
- In the cold water,
- Just before dawn,
- With quiet determination, ✓
- In addition,
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- Which of the following is a complete sentence?
- At the edge of the water, Paikea.
- The sparkling, magical water.
- At the edge of the water, Paikea felt her heart pounding in her chest. ✓
- Paikea's heart in her chest.
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- Which of the following contains 'show-not-tell' language'?
- Koro felt very proud.
- "You are the chosen one," stated Koro proudly.
- Koro's eyes filled with tears. ✓
- Koro watched his granddaughter in awe.
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Key learning points
- The purpose of the resolution is to resolve the problem encountered in the story and allow readers to reflect.
- Precise and ambitious vocabulary is logged on a plan for future use.
- Notes should not be written in full sentences and bullet points can be used to make notes clear.
- Fronted adverbials of time, place and manner indicate when, where and how an action takes place.
- ‘Show-not-tell’ language conveys characters' emotions.
Common misconception
Planning needs to be detailed and include full sentences.
Planning should only have key vocabulary and be written in note-form using bullet points.
Keywords
Resolution - the part of the story that resolves the problem and allows readers to reflect
Plan - a framework that writers create before they write a section or whole text
Precise vocabulary - specific and accurate words to convey exact meanings and details in writing
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