After Xmas we are going to be looking at spy novels, because this is a brilliant way to learn about using suspense and action (techniques like suspense and action are great for making you think about your prose style)
Novelists often use models to help them 'picture' a location in their imagination (a bit like playing in a doll house!)
To prepare for this work, I would like you to design and build a secret hq.
Build a model of a secret hq. Here are some of the things you could include:
* Banks of computer screens
* A giant map of the world
* Secret doors or compartments
* Torture chamber (yuck!)
* Sharks!
* Henchmen/goons
* Evil pets
* Rockets
* Dwarf servant
* Desk
* Armchair with buttons
How you build the model is up to you! Here are some of the materials you might choose to use:
* Cardboard boxes painted over
* Sticky-back plastic
* Wood
* Paper mashed and glued
* Washing up bottles
* Model Paint
This video will give you some ideas (don't make Tracy Island, though! Just use the same techniques!)
Design the hq on paper before you start to construct it!
Be as imaginative as you can! Bring your model into class on your first day back after the holidays! We are going to base a series of stories in this location, so do a great job! There will be a small prize for the best model!
We'll photograph the models and stick them on the blog for the world to enjoy.
1 comment:
I want to make that. Why didnt we do it last year? Can i do it in my spare time?
Emelia Year 6
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