India on Film: Viceroy's House creative writing

This resource is designed to enhance learners’ understanding of key descriptive
techniques required to further progress their creative writing skills. It includes tasks
created for a range of abilities and encourages development of emotional intelligence as
well as focusing on key areas for development of writing.

This engaging lesson plan includes a range of creative activities aimed at students aged
11–14, linked to the curriculums for English and History in England, Scotland, Wales
and Northern Ireland. Across the activities, learners will be encouraged to improve
their descriptive writing whilst developing awareness of a key historical event.

The independence of India can be explored with greater depth in the Into Film resource
Viceroy’s House: Empire and Independence - www.intofilm.org/resources/1205
Viceroy’s House Creative Writing was written by a Teach First teacher, for the BFI’s India
on Film season - http://www.bfi.org.uk/india-on-film