H is for Hawk

Monday 2 October 2023

 Understanding
• This passage describes the first meeting between the author and her Hawk.
• What instinctive decision does she make about the two Hawks?

• How would you describe the way in which she write s about the two birds?

• Can you spot examples of: Description, narrative, dialogue, thoughts and
feelings, fact based explanation? Highlight them and annotate your anthology
accordingly.

Theme
Beauty of the bird
Fierce personality of the bird
Emotional response
Themes
Example Comment
24-26: ‘she is a conjuring Fascination , beauty in colour,
trick… a fallen angel… like worth in colour choice, Satan –
gold…’ power and potential destructive
power
 LANGUAGE FOR EFFECT:
Technique or device Quotation Effect Created/Intended
Lists ‘glitter on the waves, a diving The range and detailed precision
cormorant’ of the bird’s vision
Similes
Metaphors
Short incomplete sentences
Precise word choice
Other language you have noted
 Structure
• We will divide the passage into four or five sections. Use the table below
to help you to do this:
Sections Content
1(look for the shifts into a new stage of
the account. Where does the hawk
actually appear?) Line to line
2 (is the focus always on the bird itself?)
3
4
5
 Writing Tasks
• In the exam there will not be bullet point prompts, but I have given you some here. You can use them to help you focus ther exam writing
when the time comes.
‘Making personal relationships with animals is the only way we can understand their nature’. Write a magazine article giving your views on
this statement. The article may include:
• The advantages and disadvantages of the relationships
• Any other points you wish to make.

How does the author present the character of the hawks in this passage? You should write about :
• Descriptions of appearance
• Behaviour
• The language chosne to help the writer to convey the ideas.

In all writing, refer briefly to the text to support your answer and use quotations.
 Exam Style Questions
• How does the author use language and structure to portray the birds and
setting?
You should support your answer with close reference to the passage, including
BRIEF quotations.

• How does the write create a sense of excitement?

You should support your answer with close reference to the passage, including
BRIEF quotations.
Potential Comparison Extract