Snow White: the Hex Factor - Pearson Schools

Session 2: Writing
Main focus: Writing a letter from a character, using first person,
complete sentences and past tense. (Writing AF6)
Before Writing
• Ask children to imagine that the dwarves are writing letters to
congratulate Snow White on winning ‘The Hex Factor’. Talk about
what to include, e.g. what that dwarf was doing during the show;
who was at the door. Encourage children to refer to the play to find
specific details.
• Write each dwarf’s name and note children’s suggestions,
e.g. Dozy: kept falling asleep; Grouchy: moaning, critical.
• Demonstrate how to turn the notes into sentences orally, in role as
a dwarf, e.g. I tried to watch the final but I kept falling asleep.
During Writing (collecting evidence for Writing AF6)
• Introducing the PCM, ask children to choose one dwarf and then
write a letter to Snow White.
• Encourage children to say the whole sentence before writing and to
keep reading through what they have written.
• Check that they are using first person and past tense.
After Writing
• Ask children to give their letter to another child to read.
• Support them as they give each other feedback. Did it make sense?
Was it written in complete sentences?
Extension: Ideas for Performance
• Children could use small-world play to create the dwarves’ house
and dolls for the characters.
• They could practise reading the play as they move the characters,
using expressive voices for the dwarves.
• They could also create ‘The Hex Factor’ stage, judges and performers.
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