Relative clauses usually begin with a relative pronoun or a relative adverb. In this lesson, we break down the concept of relative pronouns and adverbs in English grammar and look at how to use 'who', 'whose', 'which', 'that', 'where',...

Relative clauses often begin with a relative pronoun. Like in these two sentences. Sometimes the relative pronoun can be left out.In this lesson, we’re going to look at when and why the relative pronoun can be left out.

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Pupil outcome: I can use research to plan the diet section of a non-chronological report about tigers. Key learning points: - Related information is grouped into paragraphs and organised using a subheading. - An introductory sentence...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the purpose and features of biographical writing. Key learning points: - A biography is a non-fiction text written about someone's life. - Linguistic features of a biography include fronted adverbials,...

Pupil outcome: I can edit the recount paragraph of a journalistic report. Key learning points: - The purpose of an editing lesson is to improve writing and make necessary corrections. - Vocabulary, grammar and punctuation can be changed...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the structure of a relative complex sentence. Key learning points: - The relative clause is a type of subordinate clause, which must join to a main clause to make complete sense. - The relative clause adds...

Pupil outcome: I can say and write ideas for parenthesis using information about macaroni penguins. Key learning points: - Parenthesis can be achieved with a range of punctuation, including brackets and commas. - Any type of parenthesis...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the second main body paragraph of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text. Key learning points: - The purpose of the main body paragraph is to specifically detail key persuasive arguments. - Information in the...

Pupil outcome: I can identify that a relative clause is a type of subordinate clause. Key learning points: - Any subordinate clause is a group of words that contains a verb and does not make complete sense. - Any subordinate clause must...

Pupil outcome: I can identify three different types of subordinate clause. Key learning points: - Any clause is a group of words that contains a verb. - A main clause is a group of words that contains a verb and makes complete sense. - A...

Pupil outcome: I can practise commas, brackets and dashes test questions. Key learning points: - A comma is an important punctuation mark with more than one purpose. - Adding extra information to a clause is called parenthesis. -...

Pupil outcome: I can use a pair of commas to interrupt a main clause with a relative clause in a relative complex sentence. Key learning points: - A relative clause joined to a main clause forms a relative complex sentence. - The...

Pupil outcome: I can say and write ideas for parenthesis using information about pandas. Key learning points: - Parenthesis can be achieved with a range of punctuation, including brackets and commas. - Any type of parenthesis is...

Pupil outcome: I can know that the non-finite clause is a third type of subordinate clause. Key learning points: - Any subordinate clause is a group of words that contains a verb and does not make complete sense. - Any subordinate clause...

Pupil outcome: I can write the build-up of a narrative based on ‘Jabberwocky’. Key learning points: - The purpose of the build-up is to develop the characters’ emotions and build tension and suspense. - Notes from a plan can be used to...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the build-up of 'The Viewer'. Key learning points: - The purpose of the build-up is to develop the plot and characters, introduce a problem and build up tension. - Show-not-tell allows the reader to observe the...

Pupil outcome: I can write the build-up of 'The Happy Prince'. Key learning points: - Direct speech is punctuated using inverted commas. Dialogue moves the action forward. - Notes from a plan are used to form full sentences. - A range of...

Pupil outcome: I can edit a section of a non-chronological report. Key learning points: - Editing is an essential part of the writing process. - Editing does not involve rewriting the entire piece but being selective about what to edit...

Pupil outcome: I can use the comma for a range of purposes in four different sentence structures. Key learning points: - A comma is written before 'but' or 'or' co-ordinating conjunctions in a compound sentence. - If the adverbial clause...

Pupil outcome: I can understand relative clauses and the historic present in an extended text. Key learning points: - Relative clauses add information about the noun in a main clause, without starting another sentence. - Some relative...

Pupil outcome: I can identify subordinating conjunctions and relative pronouns and select the ones that are appropriate to use in different sentence contexts. Key learning points: - Adverbial clauses and relative clauses are types of...

Pupil outcome: I can write a persuasive paragraph that communicates the unique selling point of a product. Key learning points: - It is crucial to communicate the unique selling point of a product. - The beginning of persuasive writing...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the features of an essay in preparation for writing about early Islamic civilisation. Key learning points: - The purpose of an essay can be to present a coherent argument in response to a question or...