Describe the scene.
Use as many examples as possible.
Use short sentences and long sentences to create tension.
MAKE ME FEEL AFRAID!
Now help your partner by suggesting one thing that will make their work even better!
On your marks..set..go!
In pairs, assess each other’s work.
Tick any descriptive techniques your partner has included.
•Underline the most effective sentence.
•Write one thing that can improve the work.
You have to write a paragraph about your scariest experience.
Try to use some of the features we have talked about
Starter:
Show off your writing skills!
Imagine that you visit Miss Hoyles’ classroom at midnight.
Use two techniques that you have learnt today, to describe the classroom.
Writing a Gothic Horror Story
Using Words to Create A---------
ATMOSPHERE!
“There was the noise again. Crackle. Snap. Somewhere behind him. But where exactly?”
You are the experts!
Think about effects of your technique
Why did the writer use those words?
Be ready to feedback to the class
1. Short sentences for impact
2. Appeal to the senses
3. Well chosen verbs
4. Showing not telling
5. Personification
6. Suggestive weather
7. Simile / metaphor
Short sentences for impact
All will be able to recognise and understand descriptive writing techniques we can use in our Gothic Horror writing.
Most of us will be able to use some of the descriptive techniques in our writing.
Some of us will be able to use a variety of the techniques to create effects in our writing.
What do you already know about features of gothic/horror stories?
Think, Pair Share your ideas.
•To continue to learn about descriptive writing techniques
•To learn how to select vocabulary carefully to create effects
The Punctuation Detective Agency
Mix short and long
sentences for tension
Peer - assess
Give your work to your partner
Read and assess.
1. Does it use any gothic features? (a tick for each one you see).
2. Under line your favourite sentence using green pen.
3. Tell your partner why you chose that sentence.
Lesson Objective
Gothic
Setting
- To consider the features of a gothic setting
- To create a descriptive piece based on 'The Nightmare' image
Match the technique to the quote!
Lesson Outcomes :
“His eyes were cold and steely, like a hawk’s when it is about to swoop on its prey”
You will describe a gothic image using essential elements of style.
You will peer-assess your descriptions.
Match the technique to the quote!
“The tree groaned as the wind whipped its branches.”