1. Story elements Exploring fiction:

2. 14/9/14Genre 1 TP: Different story genres have different conventions Bell work: Write down as many different types of stories as you can think of, for example, romance.

3. Definition Copy the following definition into your Classwork book. Genre: the kind or type of writing. For example, horror or science fiction.

4. The Big Picture You are going to write a particular type of story. It can be one of the following: a war story, science fiction, mystery, adventure, a school story… You will practise writing a particular genre and focus on: Using dialogue to reveal your main character’s personality Writing an introduction which ‘hooks’ the reader Creating problems and solutions Bringing the story to a satisfying conclusion

5. Group Task Read the different story openings about Ben Dickens on the handout. The story genres are listed on the following page. Complete the table, making notes on setting (where and when the story takes place), word choice and any questions you were left with. REMEMBER: each group should have a chairperson, reporter and timekeeper. For this task, EVERYONE must be a recorder.

6. Thinking Point We are going to read a story called The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury. What do you think the word ‘pedestrian’ means?

7. The Pedestrian

8. Individual Activity During reading, underline or highlight any words that you are unsure of their meanings.

21. 17/9/14Genre 3 TP: Identify the features of a specific genre Bell work: Write down what has happened so far in The Pedestrian.

22. Group Task Each group has been given a different aspect of the story to explore. Skim and scan the story to find information that is relevant to your heading. On the paper, write down quotes from the text or paraphrase (put into your own words as necessary. REMEMBER: each group should have a chairperson, recorder, reporter and timekeeper.

23. Homework 1.In your reading journal (RJ), record the meanings of any words you highlighted or underlined. You can use a dictionary to help you. 2.ONGOING HOMEWORK: Individual reading, making sure to record this in your reading log.