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Blue - 'Lucas Handley' Biographical Writing
Lesson8 of 10 in this unit
Year 7 - 8EnglishCreative writingLearning through filmEnvironmentalBiodiversityConservationOceansWater
Lesson Summary
This lesson incorporates clips from Blue The Film as learning inspiration. In this finding out lesson, students will examine biographical and reflective language and text structures. They will consider the experiences of marine biologist, Lucas Handley and how he has worked to make a difference to the environment. Using a selection of thinking, planning and writing tools, students will analyse the role of biographical and reflective language in communicating with audiences to inspire them to take action. Students will then produce a short biographic text, featuring Lucas Handley and his achievements/work with marine ecosystems, ocean health and marine science.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand how biographical texts can be used to communicate individual stories and inspire action among audiences.
- comprehend and apply their understanding of how combinations of written language and visual features can shape meaning and position audiences in relation to individual stories and experiences that can inspire action among audiences.
Success criteria
Students can:
- describe and explain the language and structural features of biographies, including visual information, providing examples of how they can communicate important information about individuals and their achievements.
- use biographical language and text structures to write and edit their own biography of Lucas Handley.
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