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KS3 · Year 8 - Development · Term 3 - Gothic and the Uncanny · Week 11
Pages: Drafting your own Gothic story
Bring atmosphere, character, structure together. Aim for 1200-1500 words.
Lesson 1
What students do
Re-skim model openings from the term.
Task
Choose techniques you will borrow; list 4.
Success criteria
Technique bank ready in margin.
Lesson 2
What students do
Pair-talk through full plan.
Task
Talk story aloud; note 2 partner suggestions.
Success criteria
Two improvements marked on plan.
Lesson 3
What students do
Model opening 100 words live.
Task
Draft your opening 200 words.
Success criteria
Atmosphere + character introduced.
Lesson 4
What students do
Continue drafting middle section.
Task
Add 400-500 words: build and complication.
Success criteria
Tension builds; foreshadowing visible.
Lesson 5
What students do
Continue to climax and ending.
Task
Complete first draft (1200+ words).
Success criteria
Story has full arc with Gothic ending.
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