The Little Shoemaker WALT identify and use implicit

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The Little Shoemaker WALT identify and use implicit meaning (show not tell)

The Little Shoemaker WALT identify and use implicit meaning (show not tell)

Let’s start today’s session by having another watch of the video! Think about the

Let’s start today’s session by having another watch of the video! Think about the similarities and differences between the two shoemakers!

When we create a character description we need to look at the following areas:

When we create a character description we need to look at the following areas: • Appearance – How does our chosen character look? Hair, clothes, face…

When we create a character description we need to look at the following areas:

When we create a character description we need to look at the following areas: • Actions – What is it our character does that might give us clues about them. Jobs? Do they have any habits?

When we create a character description we need to look at the following areas:

When we create a character description we need to look at the following areas: • Personality – Using the information collated about the characters appearance and actions, can we now make assertions about their personality traits? Which words would you use in sentences to describe their personalities?

When we create a character description we need to look at the following areas:

When we create a character description we need to look at the following areas: • Thoughts and Feelings – Can we use show not tell to describe the actions of our character? • E. g. When Mr Botte struggled to gain any customers, his mouth was downturned and his lips trembled lips. Slowly his shoulders and face drooped to the floor.

Your Turn – Create your own character description. Choose either Mr Botte or The

Your Turn – Create your own character description. Choose either Mr Botte or The Competitor. Can you create a character description for them describing: • • Appearance Actions Personality Thoughts and Feelings Feel free to choose from one of the templates to help you structure your work