Year 8 Do Now Powerpoint - Fantasy

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Do Now!

Each lesson, we will begin with a 5-10 minute task that


prepares us for learning and practises skills we need for
English.

Every lesson, you need to come in, unpack and open up


your English book and complete the task on screen.
Fantasy
COMMUNICAT
CHARACTER SETTING INFER
E

Do
Now!

Using 1st person perspective, write about this


❶ character in 3-4 sentences.
COMMUNICAT
CHARACTER SETTING INFER
E

Example: Do
I am surrounded by the silence of the night. CarefullyNow!
documenting my latest spells and incantations, I write my
scroll. The only sounds are the scratching of my quill and
the occasional hoot of my pet owl, who is perched on a
nearby shelf, watching me with its wise eyes. The dim light
of a single candle dances across the page, illuminating my
work and casting flickering shadows on the walls.
CHARACTER COMMUNICA SETTING INFER
TE

❶ Scenario: Do
Now!
You forgot to invite a witch to a
massive celebration and she is now
threatening to curse your entire family.
What would you say to apologise and
❷ convince her not to curse you?
CHARACTER COMMUNICA SETTING INFER
TE

Example: Do
Now!
"I'm sorry for not inviting you to our celebration. It was an
enormous mistake and I wish I could change what I did. I
respect you and your power but kindly ask that you do not
curse my family. I am willing to make amends and prevent
this from happening again."
COMMUNICAT
CHARACTER SETTING INFER
E

Do
Now!

Write the first 3-4 sentences of a story,


❶ describing the setting above.
COMMUNICAT
CHARACTER SETTING INFER
E

Example: Do
The seaside kingdom was a bustling place, filled withNow!
excitement and adventure. At the heart of the town was a
large wharf, where ships from far-off lands would arrive.
The sound of seagulls overhead and the salty ocean air filled
the air. In the distance, the grand castle perched atop a hill
overlooking the town sat as a symbol of the kingdom's
power and wealth.
COMMUNICAT
CHARACTER SETTING INFER
E

Do

What’s going Now!
on here?

Write your interpretation and reasons for it.


❷ What clues are there?
COMMUNICAT
CHARACTER SETTING INFER
E

Example: Do
A knight is fighting a ferocious and evil dragon. The Now!
dragon’s teeth and yellow eyes make it look fierce and
dangerous. The reason the knight is fighting him is to…
COMMUNICAT
CHARACTER SETTING INFER
E

Do
Now!

Using 3rd person perspective, write about this


❶ character in 3-4 sentences.
CHARACTER COMMUNICA SETTING INFER
TE

❶ Scenario: Do
Now!
You are a hero who has been asked to
negotiate a peace treaty between two
warring factions of elves.
Write the start of a letter to their leaders
❷ convincing them to unite.
COMMUNICAT
CHARACTER SETTING INFER
E

Do
Now!

Write the first 3-4 sentences of a story,


❶ describing the setting above.
COMMUNICAT
CHARACTER SETTING INFER
E

Do
❶ Now!
What’s going
on here?

Write your interpretation and reasons for it.


❷ What clues are there?
COMMUNICAT
CHARACTER SETTING INFER
E

Do
Now!

Using 2nd person perspective, write about this


❶ character in 3-4 sentences.
CHARACTER COMMUNICA SETTING INFER
TE

❶ Scenario: Do
Now!
You are on a quest and need to cross a
dangerous river, except the bridge is
guarded by an ogre.
What would you say to him in order to cross.
❷ You could convince or trick him.
COMMUNICAT
CHARACTER SETTING INFER
E

Do
Now!

Write the first 3-4 sentences of a story,


❶ describing the setting above.
COMMUNICAT
CHARACTER SETTING INFER
E

Do
❶ Now!
What’s going
on here?

Write your interpretation and reasons for it.


❷ What clues are there?
COMMUNICAT
CHARACTER SETTING INFER
E

Do
Now!

Using 1st person perspective, write about this


❶ character in 3-4 sentences.
CHARACTER COMMUNICA SETTING INFER
TE

❶ Scenario: Do
Now!
You have magic and someone wants
you to heal their loved one. Your
powers aren’t strong enough.
How would you explain that you want to help
❷ but aren’t able to?
COMMUNICAT
CHARACTER SETTING INFER
E

Do
Now!

Write the first 3-4 sentences of a story,


❶ describing the setting above.
COMMUNICAT
CHARACTER SETTING INFER
E

Do
❶ Now!
What’s going
on here?

Write your interpretation and reasons for it.


❷ What clues are there?
COMMUNICAT
CHARACTER SETTING INFER
E

Do
Now!

Using 3rd person perspective, write about this


❶ character in 3-4 sentences.
CHARACTER COMMUNICA SETTING INFER
TE

❶ Scenario: Do
Now!
You want to gain access to the royal ball
but have left your invitation at home.

What would you say to convince the guards to


❷ let you in?
COMMUNICAT
CHARACTER SETTING INFER
E

Do
Now!

Write the first 3-4 sentences of a story,


❶ describing the setting above.
COMMUNICAT
CHARACTER SETTING INFER
E

Do
❶ Now!
What’s going
on here?

Write your interpretation and reasons for it.


❷ What clues are there?

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