Retro City

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What does the prefix ‘retro-‘ mean? Can you think of other words containing it? Why do you think this picture is called ‘Retro City’?
How would you describe the buildings? Use the Zone of Relevance resources – click here to download.
- Which of these words/phrases best describe the setting? Place the cards onto the target board, with the most relevant at the centre. Explain your choices.
- Do you think all of these words and phrases are ‘powerful’? What do people mean when they say ‘use powerful words/description’? We need to make sure that the language we choose is accurate and has an effect on the reader – how do we want them to feel about this setting? e.g. What is the difference between ‘towering’ and ‘intimidating’?
What are these buildings used for?
Who might you find inside the buildings?
What do you notice about the modes of transport in this city? Why do you think this is?
When do you think this is? Why?