1. Word cloud
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What is one way to create suspense in a story?
2. Slide
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Many authors use the literary technique of foreshadowing to create suspense in a narrative. Foreshadowing is when a writer hints at events that will happen later in the story. Many authors use a device called a 'red herring' to create suspense. A red herring is when the author introduces a false clue to make the reader think something is going to happen, when in reality it is not. In some stories, the suspense is created by withholding information from the reader. The reader is only revealed information as the story progresses, keeping them guessing until the end.
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3. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
How does an author build suspense in a story?
4. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: Q: What is one way an author can create suspense in a narrative?
5. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a pizza wearing sunglasses, doing a jumping jack
6. Slide
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• Discuss the role of suspense in keeping readers engaged
• Study suspense-building techniques (cliffhangers, foreshadowing)
• Add suspenseful moments to their story
Slide Summary:
7. Slide
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Suspense is the feeling of anticipation and excitement that helps keep readers engaged and wanting more. To create suspense, use clues and hints that make readers guess what may happen next. Try using surprise endings or cliffhangers to ensure readers will continue reading!
Creating Suspense in a Narrative
8. Slide
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Foreshadowing: A literary technique in which an author hints at events that will occur later in the story. Red Herrings: Information or events that mislead the reader or audience, creating suspense and sometimes confusion. Tension: The feeling of anticipation and uncertainty that drives suspense and keeps the reader guessing and wanting to know more.
Concepts:
9. Slide
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Many authors use the literary technique of foreshadowing to create suspense in a narrative. Foreshadowing is when a writer hints at events that will happen later in the story. Many authors use a device called a 'red herring' to create suspense. A red herring is when the author introduces a false clue to make the reader think something is going to happen, when in reality it is not. In some stories, the suspense is created by withholding information from the reader. The reader is only revealed information as the story progresses, keeping them guessing until the end.
Did you know?
10. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: Q: How can you use cliffhangers and foreshadowing to add suspenseful moments to your story?
11. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
How does an author build suspense in a story?
12. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: Q: What is one way an author can create suspense in a narrative?
13. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a pizza wearing sunglasses, doing a jumping jack
14. Poll
60 seconds
What is suspense?
- A type of candy
- A feeling of uncertainty or anticipation
- A loud noise
- A funny joke
15. Poll
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How can an author create suspense in a story?
- By adding funny illustrations
- By using lots of colors
- By including talking animals
- By leaving clues and hints
16. Poll
60 seconds
What effect does suspense have on the reader?
- Puts them to sleep
- Keeps them engaged and wanting to know what happens next
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