The Silver Sword - Lesson 6 - The Night of the Storm Troopers PowerPoint

In Lesson 6, titled "The Night of the Storm Troopers," students delve into Chapter 6 of "The Silver Sword" by Ian Serraillier. The objective of the lesson is to read and discuss the chapter, focusing on how Serraillier effectively builds suspense within the narrative. Students are encouraged to pay close attention to the language used in the text and consider how the author's choice of words, sentence structures, and punctuation contribute to creating an exciting and dramatic atmosphere. The lesson prompts students to think critically about the concept of suspense, asking them to compare different situations that might evoke this feeling and to articulate their understanding of why suspense is used in storytelling.

The lesson includes an interactive element where students watch a short film, analyzing the techniques used to grab the viewer's attention and relating these to the chapter they have read. They are asked to define suspense, using both a dictionary definition and their interpretation, and to explore how Serraillier's writing in Chapter 6 generates a sense of anxious anticipation. Students examine the soldiers' attempt to harm the children and the subsequent abduction of their mother, discussing how these events are portrayed in a suspenseful manner. In the plenary, students are tasked with writing a paragraph that explains the methods Serraillier employs to create suspense, considering the types of sentences, punctuation, word choices, use of speech, and imagery within the chapter.