Exploring Connotations & Creative Writing Yr7

Complete Year 7 English lesson on connotations, descriptive writing, and subverting setting, with tasks, self-assessment, and plenary.

This engaging Year 7 English lesson is designed for advanced learners and focuses on developing analysis and creative writing skills. The lesson introduces the concept of connotation, helping students explore how language choices shape meaning.

Students will:
Analyse an extract from The Hobbit and discuss connotations of key words.
Identify and apply literary techniques, including metaphors, personification, adverbs, and adverbials.
Complete a creative writing task where they subvert a traditional setting.
Use a self-assessment checklist to reflect on their work.
Finish with a plenary task linking back to connotations.
The lesson also offers an optional extension activity based on David Walliams’ books to link with popular children’s literature.

This resource includes:
✔ Lesson plan with clear objectives
✔ Starter, main tasks, and plenary
✔ Self-assessment activity
✔ Example questions and writing prompts
Perfect for stretching able Year 7 students, this lesson builds confidence in both analysis and writing.