National Curriculum Subject Area/s: English Length of session: 1 hour Max group size: 30 pupils
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Develop creative writing skills through writing about setting, plot and character
Write accurately, fluently, effectively and for a range of purposes
Write stories, scripts, poetry and other imaginative writing
Students give short presentations of their work, expressing their own ideas
Find new approaches to starting a piece of writing
Develop thinking, speaking and listening skills
SESSION OUTLINE
In this session, students will explore how paintings and objects can be used as inspiration for creative writing.
Using structured activities and guided writing, students will work from a range of paintings and objects from the collections to create characters, develop plots, describe settings or write poetry.
Sessions can be tailored in discussion with the teacher to meet the needs of students.
INSET and teacher training on using objects and paintings for creative writing can also be arranged.
'A very useful session for our students which included a variety of approaches which they can use in their own writing.'
Secondary English teacher
