KS2 Writing Lessons Historical Fictional King Charles III

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Year 6 Block Overview
Writing: Historical fiction writing assignment based on Prince Charles’s lifetime
Lesson 1: Introduction to Prince Charles’s Life

Introduce Prince Charles as a person and a public figure, including his royal title, family background, and notable events from his life.
Have students research and create a timeline of significant events in Prince Charles’s lifetime.
Discuss the concept of historical fiction and explain how it involves using real historical events as a basis for a fictional story.

Lesson 2: Exploring Historical Context
Provide students with historical context for Prince Charles’s lifetime, including major political events, cultural movements, and social issues.
Have students research and create a timeline of significant historical events that occurred during Prince Charles’s lifetime.
Discuss how historical context can inform and shape a work of fiction.

Lesson 3: Reading Historical Fiction
Read a historical fiction book set in the same time period as Prince Charles’s lifetime, and discuss how the author uses real historical events and details to create a fictional story.
Analyse the plot, characters, and setting of the book, and identify specific historical events or themes that the author incorporates.
Have students write a short reflection on how they might use historical events in their own fictional stories.

Lesson 4: Planning and Writing a Historical Fiction Story
Have students brainstorm ideas for a historical fiction story set during Prince Charles’s lifetime, using their research and knowledge from the previous lessons.

Discuss the elements of a good story, including plot, character development, and setting, and have students create a rough outline of their story.
Have students begin writing their stories, focusing on using real historical events and details to create a fictional plot and characters.
Provide time for peer feedback and revision, and encourage students to incorporate historical details and context into their final drafts.
Overall, these lessons should provide students with a foundation for writing a historical fiction story set during Prince Charles’s lifetime, while also teaching them about historical events and the elements of good storytelling.