Narrative Worlds and Character Journeys · Autumn Term 1

Building Atmosphere through Setting

Using expanded noun phrases and sensory details to create a vivid sense of place.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the choice of adjectives change the mood of a scene?
  2. 2In what ways can a setting reflect the internal emotions of a character?
  3. 3Why might an author choose to describe a setting through the five senses?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: English - Writing CompositionKS2: English - Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation
Year: Year 4
Subject: English
Unit: Narrative Worlds and Character Journeys
Period: Autumn Term 1

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