1. Title: ‘Zooming in’ on details – Q5 Date: 15 April 2019
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Title: ‘Zooming in’ on details – Q5
Date: 15 April 2019
Objective: Can I put my ‘zooming in’ skills into practice for Q5?
Learning Outcomes
Grade
Key Words
All
I can spot some key features in the picture and I can describe them using adventurous adjectives. 2
Character
Imagery
Voice
Description 3
Most
I can spot some details in the picture and I can describe them using similes and metaphors. 4 5
Some
I can perceptively spot details in the picture and I can describe them using a range of imagery and precise description. I can experiment with using an extended metaphor. 6 7
Numeracy
Counting
Literacy
Using imagery
SMSC
& Values
Considering details

2. Your task – write a descriptive piece inspired by this image

3. ‘Zooming in’ on details
15 April 2019
‘Zooming in’ on details
LO: Can I put my ‘zooming in’ skills into practice for Q5?
Starter:
What do you imagine this man to be like? What sort of person is he? Mind map your ideas.
Challenge: can you write down some adjectives to describe him?
Super-challenge: can you use a language device (e.g. a simile) to describe him?

4. Your task – write a few sentences onto A3 paper
Leandra and Christabel
Kaiden and Wiktoria
Divorne and Eduardo
His thoughts: Jasmin and Charley
Jose and Kaylean
Abdi and Denton
Wajahat and Kajarn
Kacper, Adam and Artur
Teodor and Csongor
Courtney and Issatu
Your task – write a few sentences onto A3 paper

5. ‘Zooming in’ on details
15 April 2019
‘Zooming in’ on details
LO: Can I put my ‘zooming in’ skills into practice for Q5?
Grade/level
All
Can you use some adjectives to describe your group’s detail? 2 3
Most
Can you use a simile or metaphor to describe your group’s detail? 4 5
Some
Can you describe your group’s detail precisely and using a range of imagery? 6 7
Your task – write a few sentences onto A3 paper

6. ‘Zooming in’ on details
15 April 2019
‘Zooming in’ on details
LO: Can I put my ‘zooming in’ skills into practice for Q5?
Grade/level
All
Can you use some adjectives to describe your group’s detail? 2 3
Most
Can you use a simile or metaphor to describe your group’s detail? 4 5
Some
Can you describe your group’s detail precisely and using a range of imagery? 6 7
Now go and ‘steal’ some ideas from other groups and record them in your grids.

7. Detail
Description

8. Your task – write a descriptive piece inspired by this image.
Sat on top of his head like….., his hat…
Softly wrinkled, his forehead…
His eyebrows are…
Two deep oceans of blue, his eyes…
His thin mouth is sheltered by…
His mind is occupied by thoughts of…
Your task – write a descriptive piece inspired by this image.
Before you start, fill out your Q5 PLC.

9. The old man looks tired. I think he is probably really bored because he doesn’t look happy. His eyes are blue and so is his hat.
His eyes were as blue as cornflowers, bright and piercing. They were surrounded by deep, dark wrinkles which looked as crinkly as a crunched-up paper bag. Above, were a set of bristly eyebrows, as thick as slugs and as hairy as a wild animal.
Wistfully, the old man gazes towards the ocean, occupied by memories of seas and ships and days gone by. His thoughts, like driftwood, bob along gently, yet once in a while he remembers that awful day; then his mind becomes a tumultuous storm.

10. ‘Zooming in’ on details
15 April 2019
‘Zooming in’ on details
LO: Can I put my ‘zooming in’ skills into practice for Q5?
Grade/level
All
Can you use some adjectives to describe your group’s detail? 2 3
Most
Can you use a simile or metaphor to describe your group’s detail? 4 5
Some
Can you describe your group’s detail precisely and using a range of imagery? 6 7
What GCSE grade would you give these examples and why? Show me your planners!

11. Your task – write a descriptive piece inspired by this image.
His mind is occupied by thoughts of…
Sat on top of his head like….., his hat…
Softly wrinkled, his forehead…
His eyebrows are…
Two deep oceans of blue, his eyes…
His thin mouth is sheltered by…
Your task – write a descriptive piece inspired by this image.
Can you write a paragraph about each detail?
In the exam you will have an hour for this task.

12. Can you self-assess your writing so far?
Plenary
Grade/level
Key Words
All
I can spot some key features in the picture and I can describe them using adventurous adjectives. 2
Character
Imagery
Voice
Description 3
Most
I can spot some details in the picture and I can describe them using similes and metaphors. 4 5
Some
I can perceptively spot some details in the picture and I can describe them using a range of imagery and precise description. I can experiment with using an extended metaphor. 6 7
Can you self-assess your writing so far?

13. Can you RAG the work of the person next to you?
Plenary
Grade/level
Key Words
All
I can spot some key features in the picture and I can describe them using adventurous adjectives. 2
Character
Imagery
Voice
Description 3
Most
I can spot some details in the picture and I can describe them using similes and metaphors. 4 5
Some
I can perceptively spot some details in the picture and I can describe them using a range of imagery and precise description. I can experiment with using an extended metaphor. 6 7
Can you RAG the work of the person next to you?
In green pen, can you give them two stars and a wish?

14. Can you edit your work based on the feedback you’ve received?
Plenary
Grade/level
Key Words
All
I can spot some key features in the picture and I can describe them using adventurous adjectives. 2
Character
Imagery
Voice
Description 3
Most
I can spot some details in the picture and I can describe them using similes and metaphors. 4 5
Some
I can perceptively spot some details in the picture and I can describe them using a range of imagery and precise description. I can experiment with using an extended metaphor. 6 7
Can you edit your work based on the feedback you’ve received?