Rose Blanche - Lesson 5

Dialogue Between Rose and the Soldier**
Activity focus: Write a 5‑line dialogue between Rose and the Soldier.
Success Criteria:

• Include at least one dash for parenthesis.
• Use two different reporting verbs (not said).
• Use perfect inverted comma punctuation.

Description:
This lesson develops pupils’ control of dialogue, encouraging them to explore the tense, uncertain interaction between Rose and the Soldier. The PowerPoint models how to punctuate speech with accuracy and confidence, how to embed dashes for parenthesis, and how to select precise reporting verbs that reveal tone and intention. Pupils then craft a short, high‑impact exchange that captures the emotional weight of the moment. A starter worksheet is included to prepare pupils for the writing task.

What’s included:

• A visually engaging PowerPoint
• Modelling of accurate speech punctuation, dashes for parenthesis, and varied reporting verbs
• Starter worksheet
• Focused 5‑line dialogue writing task