Recall: Using one word, describe what kindness is.
Kindness is a type of behavior marked by acts of generosity, consideration, rendering assistance or concern for others,
What is Kindness?
1. Identify features of a good flashback
2. Craft a flashback introduction
We Are Learning To (WALT):
Recall: Do you still remember what a flashback is?
When the dish is served to Anton, he takes a bite of it and the taste immediately causes him to have a flashback to his youth when his mother cooked him a bowl of ratatouille after coming home from a bad day of cycling.
Anton Ego (A food critic)
Ratatouille (stewed vegetables with herbs / garlic)
Recalling a past experience For a character to experience a flashback, something appropriate must trigger the memory. Make sure that the event or thing that triggers the memory is something unique & related to the theme.
Recap: What is a flashback?
Topic: A Competition The dust was sent flying into the air when Laura lifted the lid of the box in the attic. She wheezed as the dust teased her nostrils. As she arranged the items in the box, an old photograph caught her attention. “Laura! Come down and help quickly!” her mother’s voice interrupted her train of thoughts. As she walked down the corridor towards her mother, the corners of her mouth started rising as she looked at the photograph. Memories of that competition soon came racing through her mind …
Example of a flashback
Context (Setting) Show not tell phrases (descriptive) Trigger (5 senses) Do not reveal too much details about the story in the flashback
What are some features of a good flashback? (CSTD)
Topic: A Competition The dust was sent flying into the air when Laura lifted the lid of the box in the attic. She wheezed as the dust teased her nostrils. As she arranged the items in the box, an old photograph caught her attention . “Laura! Come down and help quickly!” her mother’s voice interrupted her train of thoughts. As she walked down the corridor towards her mother, the corners of her mouth started rising as she looked at the photograph. Memories of that competition soon came racing through her mind …
Example of a flashback
Refer to the question paper and craft a flashback introduction to the topic - "A Kind Act"
Pair Work: https://tinyurl.com/2p82c3kp
Context (Setting) Show not tell phrases (descriptive) Trigger (5 senses) Do not reveal too much details about the story in the flashback
What are some features of a good flashback? (CSTD)
How confident do you feel about crafting an effective flashback?
- Very confident 🙌🏼
- Somewhat confident 😊
- Neutral 🤔
- Need more practice ✍🏻
- Confused 😕