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Hello 8C1!Hello 8C1!
I hope that you all had a fabulous weekend and are ready for this week’s work. As you will recall, we are in the middle of a unit of work called ‘short stories’.
Last week we read a short story called ‘The Dinner Party’. I hoped you enjoyed it and understood the twist at the very end! You ended up writing your own story starts! Don’t forget to send me them using [email protected] I would love to read them and will also give you feedback!
This week you will be writing your own short story in full! I can’t wait to get started! You will use your learning from the last few weeks. I know that many of you have been keen to write stories, so, here we go!
Pupil and Parent Learning SheetWeek beginning: 22nd June 2020This week's work for 8C1 English is ‘ Short Stories’.
By the end of topic, you should be able to: • Understand how a short story is built using setting and character.• Understand how a short story is put together using a Plot Mountain.• Start to think about writing your own short stories.
Your work this week will include the following activities: (You do not need to print any resources. All you will need is an exercise book, lined or plain paper to complete tasks.)• Consider the stories that we have read recently.• Look at the key ingredients of a story.• Look at the skill of show not tell (inference).• Read a short story and answer questions on it.• Plan your own short story using a picture, storyboard and our list of ingredients
If you finish your work and complete it to a high standard, you may wish to learn about story writing in more detail. Visit the website below and this will take you to an interesting Bitesize lesson. Complete as many of the activities as you can. Go to: ‘How to draft your writing’ and ‘How to use linguistic devices’.https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zn8tkmn
What are the key ingredients for a good story?
Task.
Think back to the last few weeks on our short story topic. Think about all the stories that we have read. Make a list of the ingredients that make up a good story.
There is an answer on the next slide if you want it……………………….
Possible Answers The key ingredients for a good story.
1. Setting and characters
2. Rising action – events leading up to the main problem.
3. Climax – where the problem reaches the highest point.
4. Falling action – characters work to solve the problem.
5. Resolution – how things end up in the story
6. A possible twist.
7. A variety of sentence types.
8. Description – GOMASSIVEP skills.
9. A variety of punctuation.
10. A fabulous hook at the very start.
11. Show not tell / inference/ make the reader work things out.
Task – The Setting What feeling do you get when you look at each of these pictures?
Does the darkness of night time make a difference? Please explain your thoughts.
Use of inference – Show not Tell
Great writers, which you all are, use inference in their work. They show the reader something not tell them directly. Please read the information below.
Task - Practising Inference / show not tell. Make a copy of the table below. Take each idea in the ‘Tell me section’ and change it into a show me description.
Tell me Show me
It was a spooky looking tree. The ancient wood looked like tired skin. Leafless branches stretched out like witches’ fingers, swaying in the breeze. Creaks and cracks filled the cold air as they moved.
The house was spooky.
It was a cold day
The man was angry
The lake was nice.
Story Building.
Task - Look at the three pictures. Challenge – could you include all three ideas in a story? Think about it!
Now turn to the next slide …………………………..
Task – Story Planning
Task - Think of a plan for a story involving:
• A ship• The fog.• Rocks • A camp fire on the beach
Jot down your ideas on a story board………….Turn to the next slide ……………
Task - Create your own story board. Start to draft your ideas using the pictures.
Falling Action
This is my (Mrs Jilks’) Story Board – I did the same taks! Task-please read it through
Ship sailing happily from a hard day’s fishing. Fishermen looking forward to getting home.
The weather changes ; a fog rolls in; personification
The sailors begin to panic as they cannot see in front of them.
Show not tell that they are panicking and scared!Short sentences
Climax
Suddenly they see a fire on the beach; they decide to
head for that. They assume that they will be safe.
Lurking beneath the surface are hidden rocks.
CrashThe boat splits in two. The mast snaps like a twig.They float to the bottom.Seagull
Setting and characters Problem
Falling Action A Twist Resolution / ending
Turn to the next slide to read my story………………
Task – Read this short story at least twice. See how it links to the story board.
Almost midnight. 21st April. One hundred years ago. Through the salty, clear and calm waters, a small ship sailed towards land. The crew were content; it had been a long night and all were looking forward to the warmth of familiar surroundings. Their baskets of fish were their reminders of their success.
Suddenly, out of the night, a sly fog rolled in. Silently, it crawled like a blind man feeling his way.
For a moment, they could see nothing; not even a foot ahead of them. Their hearts raced. Their breathing quickened as they tried desperately to think of a solution.
Then, they saw a light.
It was a fire burning on the shore, strong enough to penetrate the swirling mist. They steered a course towards the light. It was a campfire on the beach. Only those by the fire’s side knew the dark objects were there, submerged, shrouded in darkness with evil glints in their eyes. Waiting.
An almighty crash echoed around the bay. The hull sheared in two. The mast snapped like a twig. The sailors’ screams were taken away by the cold night time air. The wreckage sank like a leaf falling from a tree. Silently. All the men aboard sank with it.
Above, as suddenly and silently as it had arrived, the fog lifted and receded back to the ocean.
Task
Please answer the questions below. They are based on my story from the previous slide. Reflect the question in your answer and use accurate spelling and punctuation throughout.
1. What is the setting for the story? What time is it? Who are the characters?
2. What is the first problem for the men? Please explain.
3. How were the men feeling when the weather changed? How did you know? Copy down a quotation that shows how the men were feeling. This should be an example of show not tell.
4. What happened to solve the problem for the sailors? What did they see?
5. Explain the twist in the story. The sailors thought they were safe but what happened?
6. How did the story end? What was the resolution?
7. Copy down an example of a simple and a complex sentence from the story.
8. Find and write down at least one example of a simile that I used in the story.
9. Find and copy down a group of three that I used.
10. Find and copy down an example of onomatopoeia that I used.
11. Find and copy down an example of a one word sentence that I used.
12. Find and copy down an adverb that I used.
Well Done Everyone!
Keep your work safe, go and do something different and I’ll see you later in the week!
Welcome Back 8C1
So far you have:
❑ looked at the key ingredients for a great story.
❑ thought about ideas for a story using three pictures and a story board.
❑ looked at my own story board based on the three pictures.
❑ read my own story
❑ answered questions on my story.
❖ Now it’s time for you to start to think about planning your own story. Look carefully at the next five slides. There is a choice of five pictures for you to plan a story around; some even have a sentence starter to help you. Only choose one of them.
❖ Begin by completing a story board for your chosen picture. Look also at our list of ingredients for a good story. Try to include these things on your story board.
❖ There is a full size, empty story board on slide 21 if you need it. Good luck!
Task – look at the picture. Begin to think about and planyour own story. Create and complete the story board for
your own story. Aim to include our list of ingredients.
The key ingredients for a good story.
✓ Setting and characters
✓ Rising action – events leading up to the main problem.
✓ Climax – where the problem reaches the highest point.
✓ Falling action – characters work to solve the problem.
✓ Resolution – how things end up in the story
❑ A variety of sentence types.
❑ Description – GOMASSIVEP skills.
❑ A variety of punctuation.
❑ A fabulous hook at the very start.
❑ A possible twist.
❑ Show not tell / inference/ make the reader work things out.
The key ingredients for a good story.
✓ Setting and characters
✓ Rising action – events leading up to the main problem.
✓ Climax – where the problem reaches the highest point.
✓ Falling action – characters work to solve the problem.
✓ Resolution – how things end up in the story
❑ A variety of sentence types.
❑ Description – GOMASSIVEP skills.
❑ A variety of punctuation.
❑ A fabulous hook at the very start.
❑ A possible twist.
❑ Show not tell / inference/ make the reader work things out.
Task – look at the picture. Begin to think about and plan your own story. Create and complete the story board for your own story. Aim to include our list of ingredients.
The key ingredients for a good story.
✓ Setting and characters
✓ Rising action – events leading up to the main problem.
✓ Climax – where the problem reaches the highest point.
✓ Falling action – characters work to solve the problem.
✓ Resolution – how things end up in the story
❑ A variety of sentence types.
❑ Description – GOMASSIVEP skills.
❑ A variety of punctuation.
❑ A fabulous hook at the very start.
❑ A possible twist
❑ Show not tell / inference/ make the reader work things out.
Task – look at the picture. Begin to think about and plan your own story. Create and complete the story board for your own story. Aim to include our list of ingredients.
The key ingredients for a good story.
✓ Setting and characters
✓ Rising action – events leading up to the main problem.
✓ Climax – where the problem reaches the highest point.
✓ Falling action – characters work to solve the problem.
✓ Resolution – how things end up in the story
❑ A variety of sentence types.
❑ Description – GOMASSIVEP skills.
❑ A variety of punctuation.
❑ A fabulous hook at the very start.
❑ A possible twist.
❑ Show not tell / inference/ make the reader work things out.
Task – look at the picture. Begin to think about and plan your own story. Create and complete the story board for your own story. Aim to include our list of ingredients.
The key ingredients for a good story.
❑ Setting and characters
❑ Rising action – events leading up to the main problem.
❑ Climax – where the problem reaches the highest point.
❑ Falling action – characters work to solve the problem.
❑ Resolution – how things end up in the story
❑ A variety of sentence types.
❑ Description – GOMASSIVEP skills.
❑ A variety of punctuation.
❑ A fabulous hook at the very start.
❑ A possible twist.
❑ Show not tell / inference/ make the reader work things out.
Task – look at the picture. Begin to think about and plan your own story. Create and complete the story board for your own story. Aim to include our list of ingredients.
Story Board
ClimaxSetting and characters Problem
Falling Action A Possible Twist Resolution / ending
Story Boards CompletedTask
• You should now be ready to draft your story.
• It does not have to be long; think back to my story on slide 13.
• Aim to include as many ingredients as possible.
The key ingredients for a good story.
❑ Setting and characters
❑ Rising action – events leading up to the main problem.
❑ Climax – where the problem reaches the highest point.
❑ Falling action – characters work to solve the problem.
❑ Resolution – how things end up in the story
❑ A variety of sentence types.
❑ Description – GOMASSIVEP skills.
❑ A variety of punctuation.
❑ A possible twist.
❑ A fabulous hook at the very start.
❑ Show not tell / inference/ make the reader work things out.
Well Done Everyone!
Keep your storyboard and draft stories safe. Go and do something different and I’ll see
you later in the week!
Welcome Back!
❑Well done for planning your stories.
❑ I wonder how many of the ingredients you have managed to include?
❑ Read your story through. Check for spelling, punctuation and our list of ingredients.
❑ It is now time to write up your stories in best after a final check.
The key ingredients for a good story.
❑ Setting and characters
❑ Rising action – events leading up to the main problem.
❑ Climax – where the problem reaches the highest point.
❑ Falling action – characters work to solve the problem.
❑ Resolution – how things end up in the story
❑ A variety of sentence types.
❑ Description – GOMASSIVEP skills.
❑ A variety of punctuation.
❑ A fabulous hook at the very start.
❑ A possible twist.
❑ Show not tell / inference/ make the reader work things out.
Task - Performing / Reading out your story
Thank you for writing your short story. I now want you to practise reading out your short story! Remember to:
❑ Be loud
❑ Be proud
❑ Pause at punctuation
❑ Use expression.
Ask somebody in your household to listen to it. What do they think?
Final Task - Review
1. Finally, I want you to check which ingredients you have used in your story. Read through and check using the list to the right.
2. Which are the most effective lines in your story?
3. How many GOMASSIVEP skills did you manage to include?
4. Did you manage to use show and not tell?
The key ingredients for a good story.
❑ Setting and characters
❑ Rising action – events leading up to the main problem.
❑ Climax – where the problem reaches the highest point.
❑ Falling action – characters work to solve the problem.
❑ Resolution – how things end up in the story
❑ A variety of sentence types.
❑ Description – GOMASSIVEP skills.
❑ A variety of punctuation.
❑ A fabulous hook at the very start.
❑ A possible twist.
❑ Show not tell / inference/ make the reader work things out.
Well done you have completed the work for English this week!
• Send your short stories and any answers that you want me to look at to [email protected] with the subject title ‘English 8C1 Home Learning’ and it will be sent to Mrs Jilks. I will send you feedback on your work.
• Keep reading… take Renaissance Reading tests.
• Complete Book Reviews and sent them in! You could win a prize! Examples are on the next slide.
Ways to complete a book review. Either one would be
great!
