In this lesson we will:

• Revise the Show Don't Tell method to

describe a character
• Learn that some physical features
can show different emotions
• Describe a character's physical
appearance and personality
• Learn about inference - let's watch a
video
 How Are They Feeling?
Look at this photograph.
How do you think that this person is feeling?
What makes you think that?

Inference Iggy asks…

Could they be feeling another emotion but still look the same? Next

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 How Are They Feeling?
Now, look at another photograph of the same person.
How do you think that they are feeling now?
What makes you think that?

Inference Iggy asks…

How do you know that their mood has changed? Next

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 Show Me Charades
Use the spinner to choose an emotion.
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embarrassed
excited
furious
scared
unwell
upset
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Show that emotion using

your facial expression and
body language.
Please wait…
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 KeyClarity Is Key
Characteristics
If an author was trying to convey that a character is cold, they might
write:

Facial Expression: Body Language: they ar

For example, someone
‘Her brow was embarr e
might get red cheeks if: ‘Her shoulders touched her assed
furrowed and her
ears as her whole body
eyes narrowed as if
e h ot tensed. She crossed her arms
she
the y a r
were struggling
defensively.’
to see.’
v e r y a ngry
they are sActions:
hy they are
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how your character feels.

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 Guess How
Read this character description and infer how the character feels.
Think about how you know.

Inference Iggy

Sam lowered his gaze to the floor.

Stifling a sniffle, he let out a
pained sigh as he raised his
tear-stained tissue and dabbed
?
his eyes. His lip quivered like jelly
and his heart ached as he thought Click here to reveal a
about what Fran had just said. picture of Sam.
Does this help you to
infer how he is
feeling? Next
 Guess How
Read this character description and infer how the character feels.
Think about how you know.

Inference Iggy

Erin’s hands curled tightly into fists

and she raised them to her chest.
A broad, toothy grin painted itself
?
across her face and her eyes
squeezed shut. She could feel an Click here to reveal a
almost electrical energy buzzing picture of Erin.
through her veins. Does this help you to
infer how she is
feeling?
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Let's talk about physical appearance and character.
How would you describe Harry?
Who is your favourite book or film
character?
 Homewor
k Write a story opening with a character
description starting with
"_________ walked/ran/flew into the
room."

Describe their appearance in your

writing.

Show how they are feeling and describe

Use this to help you
their personality by using the "Show
don't tell" method.