English // Writing Composition

Writing Character & Dialogue

Write narratives that develop real or imagined experiences using effective technique — including establishing context and point of view, developing characters through dialogue, pacing, and description, using varied transitions, and providing a reflective conclusion

Ages
11 to 14
Type
Method
Builds on
3 topics
Leads to
1 topic
Standards
8 codes

Quick check

When the learner writes a story, do they use techniques like describing feelings, building suspense, or showing dialogue to make it interesting to read?

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Topic // Mastery

What mastery looks like

What a learner can do once this topic is secure.
  • Open a narrative by establishing setting, point of view, and a hook that engages the reader
  • Use dialogue, pacing, and descriptive detail to develop characters and advance the plot
  • Craft a conclusion that reflects on the narrated events rather than simply ending the action

Topic // Map

Where this fits

What to learn first and what this topic opens up, with the reason for each link. Required links come first.
  • RequiredMust come first
  • HelpfulHelps, but not essential

Before this

3 topics
  • Narrative WritingRequired

    Writing Composition // Ages 7 to 11

    KS3 narrative writing extends KS2 writing narratives with settings, characters, and plot

  • Planning NarrativesRequired

    Writing Composition // Ages 10 to 11

    KS3 narrative technique builds on KS2 planning narrative writing from author techniques

  • Cohesion and Transitions Across WritingRequired

    Writing Composition // Ages 11 to 14

    Writing narratives with pacing, point of view, and varied transitions depends on command of the full toolkit of transitional and cohesive devices for signalling shifts in time, setting, and perspective

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Writing Character & Dialogue

Ages 11 to 14 // Method

Leads to

1 topic
  • Writing Across GenresHelpful

    Writing Composition // Ages 11 to 14

    Writing scripts and poetry builds on narrative writing techniques

Topic // Standards

Curriculum standards

Codes for the curriculum statements this topic maps to. Each publisher owns its standard text.
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
W.6.3W.7.3W.8.3W.8.3.aW.8.3.bW.8.3.dW.8.3.e
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document
KS3-ENG-W-1a

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