Planning the resolution of 'Whale Rider' | English | Quizalize & Oak National Academy

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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
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
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.

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 ✓
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,
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.
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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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.

Planning needs to be detailed and include full sentences.

Planning should only have key vocabulary and be written in note-form using bullet points.

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