English Skills: Writing Dystopian Description

Dystopian Writing: A Step-by-Step Guide for Secondary Students

Are you looking to engage your students in creative writing with a focus on dystopian fiction? This PowerPoint presentation provides a structured, student-friendly guide to help learners craft their own dystopian description, suitable for students aged 11-16.

What’s included?

• A clear breakdown of key dystopian conventions such as strict rules, lack of privacy, and rebellious characters.
• A step-by-step guide covering how to develop setting, atmosphere, character, and conflict in a dystopian world.
• A starter activity aimed at revising first and third person, as well as present and past tense.
• Thought-provoking example sentences to inspire creativity in both narrative styles.
• Opportunities for students to explore their own ideas through guided planning prompts.
• Easily adaptable for a variety of ability levels, including students needing additional writing support.

Why this resource?
This resource is perfect for English teachers looking to introduce students to dystopian fiction while encouraging creative expression. With clearly defined steps and examples, students can independently plan and write the opening scenes of their dystopian story. The resource also includes tips on building tension and leaving the reader with a sense of fear or hope.

Ideal for:

• KS3 and KS4 English teachers
• Creative writing lessons
• Class discussions on dystopian literature and its conventions

Whether you’re teaching the conventions of dystopian fiction, narrative perspectives, or running a creative writing workshop, this resource is a fantastic tool to engage students and get them writing with confidence.