Term 1: Foundations of Storytelling and Persuasion
Select a week to see the content:
- Week 1: Fairy Tale Beginnings
- Week 2: Painting Scenes with Words
- Week 3: Bringing Characters to Life
- Week 4: Plotting Adventures
- Week 5: Polishing Our Stories
- Week 6: The Art of Persuasion
“Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Beginnings”
- Analysing Fairy Tale Structure: Students explore the common structure and elements found in fairy tales, including the “once upon a time” beginning, moral lessons, and happy endings.
- Creating Original Fairy Tales: Emphasising creativity, students write their own fairy tales, incorporating classic elements and archetypes such as heroes, villains, and magical objects.
- Discussion on Cultural Variations: Exploring how different cultures interpret common fairy tale themes and motifs, encouraging appreciation of diverse storytelling traditions.
-Task: Cindershade: Flipping the Original Cinderella story upside down- Cinderella’s now evil and she is exploiting her nice stepmother and nice friends.
“Vivid Vistas: Painting Scenes with Words” – Base it on Life of Pi (visually stunning oceans and the Secret Garden- emphasis on lots of photos)
- Descriptive Language Techniques: Learning to use sensory language and vivid descriptions to create engaging settings, inspired by the lush garden in “The Secret Garden.” (focusing on colour and sound) Colour- gemstone colours Sounds- musical vocabulary
- Show-Not-Tell Exercises: Practicing the art of showing emotions and settings through descriptions rather than direct statements, enhancing the reader’s imaginative experience. (Emotional vocabulary list)
- Setting as a Character: Understanding how the setting can influence the story’s mood and characters’ actions.- pathetic fallacy – clouds (unhappy spirit etc)
Task: Describe Pi’s emotions as he is shattered in the Ocean after a storm
- “Character Parade: Bringing Characters to Life”
- Character Development Skills: Analyzing Dr. Seuss’s unique characters to understand character traits, motivations, and growth.
- Character Facial Expressions Character Body Reactions
- Character Outfits
- Creative Character Creation: Exercises in creating original characters with depth and personality, focusing on physical descriptions, backstories, and character arcs.
- Role-Playing Scenarios: Students engage in role-playing exercises to better understand and develop their characters’ behaviors and reactions.
Task: Do an in-depth analysis on Pi (using photos of their close-upemotions) and Cinderalla (using photos of emotions)
“Twists and Turns: Plotting Adventures”
- Plot Structure Analysis: Dissecting the plot of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” to understand elements like rising action, climax, and resolution.
- Writing Engaging Plots: Students learn to create plots that captivate readers, incorporating elements like suspense, twists, and climactic events.
- Conflict and Resolution: Understanding the importance of conflict in driving the plot and how different types of resolution can impact the story.
Task: Charlie and Chocolate Factory – inverted
“The Magic of Editing: Polishing Our Stories”
- Editing and Revision Techniques: Inspired by J.K. Rowling’s attention to detail, students learn the importance of editing and revising their work.
- Peer Review Sessions: Students engage in constructive peer review, providing and receiving feedback to improve their stories.
- Final Story Presentation: Students polish and present their stories, incorporating learned editing techniques to refine their narratives.
- “Speech Crafters: The Art of Persuasion”
- Studying Rhetorical Techniques: Analyzing Martin Luther King Jr.’s speeches to understand persuasive techniques like ethos, pathos, and logos.
- Crafting Persuasive Speeches: Students develop their own speeches on chosen topics, applying rhetorical strategies to influence and engage their audience.
- Speech Presentation Skills: Practicing public speaking skills, focusing on delivery, tone, and body language to enhance their persuasive impact.
Term 2: The future of your writing
Select a week to see the content:
- Week 1: Fairy Tale Beginnings
- Week 2: Painting Scenes with Words
- Week 3: Bringing Characters to Life
- Week 4: Plotting Adventures
- Week 5: Polishing Our Stories
- Week 6: The Art of Persuasion
“Once Upon a Time: Fairy Tale Beginnings”
- Analysing Fairy Tale Structure: Students explore the common structure and elements found in fairy tales, including the “once upon a time” beginning, moral lessons, and happy endings.
- Creating Original Fairy Tales: Emphasising creativity, students write their own fairy tales, incorporating classic elements and archetypes such as heroes, villains, and magical objects.
- Discussion on Cultural Variations: Exploring how different cultures interpret common fairy tale themes and motifs, encouraging appreciation of diverse storytelling traditions.
-Task: Cindershade: Flipping the Original Cinderella story upside down- Cinderella’s now evil and she is exploiting her nice stepmother and nice friends.
“Vivid Vistas: Painting Scenes with Words” – Base it on Life of Pi (visually stunning oceans and the Secret Garden- emphasis on lots of photos)
- Descriptive Language Techniques: Learning to use sensory language and vivid descriptions to create engaging settings, inspired by the lush garden in “The Secret Garden.” (focusing on colour and sound) Colour- gemstone colours Sounds- musical vocabulary
- Show-Not-Tell Exercises: Practicing the art of showing emotions and settings through descriptions rather than direct statements, enhancing the reader’s imaginative experience. (Emotional vocabulary list)
- Setting as a Character: Understanding how the setting can influence the story’s mood and characters’ actions.- pathetic fallacy – clouds (unhappy spirit etc)
Task: Describe Pi’s emotions as he is shattered in the Ocean after a storm
- “Character Parade: Bringing Characters to Life”
- Character Development Skills: Analyzing Dr. Seuss’s unique characters to understand character traits, motivations, and growth.
- Character Facial Expressions Character Body Reactions
- Character Outfits
- Creative Character Creation: Exercises in creating original characters with depth and personality, focusing on physical descriptions, backstories, and character arcs.
- Role-Playing Scenarios: Students engage in role-playing exercises to better understand and develop their characters’ behaviors and reactions.
Task: Do an in-depth analysis on Pi (using photos of their close-upemotions) and Cinderalla (using photos of emotions)
“Twists and Turns: Plotting Adventures”
- Plot Structure Analysis: Dissecting the plot of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” to understand elements like rising action, climax, and resolution.
- Writing Engaging Plots: Students learn to create plots that captivate readers, incorporating elements like suspense, twists, and climactic events.
- Conflict and Resolution: Understanding the importance of conflict in driving the plot and how different types of resolution can impact the story.
Task: Charlie and Chocolate Factory – inverted
“The Magic of Editing: Polishing Our Stories”
- Editing and Revision Techniques: Inspired by J.K. Rowling’s attention to detail, students learn the importance of editing and revising their work.
- Peer Review Sessions: Students engage in constructive peer review, providing and receiving feedback to improve their stories.
- Final Story Presentation: Students polish and present their stories, incorporating learned editing techniques to refine their narratives.
- “Speech Crafters: The Art of Persuasion”
- Studying Rhetorical Techniques: Analyzing Martin Luther King Jr.’s speeches to understand persuasive techniques like ethos, pathos, and logos.
- Crafting Persuasive Speeches: Students develop their own speeches on chosen topics, applying rhetorical strategies to influence and engage their audience.
- Speech Presentation Skills: Practicing public speaking skills, focusing on delivery, tone, and body language to enhance their persuasive impact.