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Writing the opening of 'The BFG' (part two)
Pupil outcome: I can write the second part of a narrative opening based on ‘The BFG’. Key learning points: - The purpose of a narrative opening is to introduce the characters and to describe the setting to the reader. - Saying sentences...
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Writing the resolution of 'The Happy Prince'
Pupil outcome: I can write the resolution of 'The Happy Prince'. Key learning points: - Notes from our plan are used to form full sentences. - A range of sentence types (simple, compound and complex) improves text flow for the reader. -...
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Writing the opening of 'The BFG' (part one)
Pupil outcome: I can write the first part of a narrative opening based on ‘The BFG’. Key learning points: - The purpose of a narrative opening is to introduce the characters and to describe the setting to the reader. - Saying sentences...
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Writing the second section of an explanation text about how bees make honey
Pupil outcome: I can use my plan to write the section about how honey bees produce honey inside the hive. Key learning points: - The steps in the honey-making process are written in chronological order. - Ordering fronted adverbials...
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Writing the second section of an explanation text about mummification
Pupil outcome: I can use my plan to write the section about how the body was wrapped in the process of mummification. Key learning points: - A subheading signals to the reader what the section is about. - The steps in the mummification...
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Planning part two of the main body of a diary entry
Pupil outcome: I can plan part two of the main body of a diary entry based on ‘How To Train Your Dragon’. Key learning points: - The purpose of the main body is to describe events, thoughts and feelings in detail. - Sentences can be...
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Planning and writing the second section of an essay about the Windrush
Pupil outcome: I can use my research to plan and write the second section of an essay about the Windrush. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when structure, content and vocabulary is planned. - Information in this section...
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Writing the conclusion of an explanation text about the digestive system
Pupil outcome: I can write the conclusion of an explanation text on how the digestive system works. Key learning points: - The conclusion of an explanation text summarises the information that has been provided. - The conclusion of an...
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Writing the second paragraph of a diary entry based on 'The Journey'
Pupil outcome: I can write the second paragraph of a diary entry. Key learning points: - Diary entries use informal language that reflect the character who is writing. - Writers switch between the present, past and future tenses in diary...
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Writing paragraph two of an emotive narrative scene in 'Whale Rider'
Pupil outcome: I can write paragraph two of an emotive narrative scene for the climax of ‘Whale Rider’. Key learning points: - The emotive scene is written over two paragraphs and it is important to demonstrate a change in atmosphere. -...
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Comma rules in four sentence types
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...
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Using the comma rule in adverbial complex sentences
Pupil outcome: You can use the comma rule to write accurate adverbial complex sentences. Key learning points: - The position of an adverbial subordinate clause can move in an adverbial complex sentence. - If the adverbial clause comes...
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Fronted adverbials: single words, phrases and clauses
Pupil outcome: I can choose when to use a fronted adverbial single word, fronted adverbial phrase or fronted adverbial clause. Key learning points: - A fronted adverbial is a sentence starter followed by a comma that expresses detail...
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A new sentence structure: the non-finite complex sentence
Pupil outcome: I can understand the structure of a non-finite complex sentence. Key learning points: - The non-finite clause is a type of subordinate clause. - A non-finite clause must join to a main clause to make sense. - The...
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New subordinating conjunctions and relative pronouns
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...
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Prepositions
Pupil outcome: I can write a range of sentence types with prepositions to indicate time, place or cause. Key learning points: - Prepositions tell the reader where or when something is in relation to something else. - Prepositions can...
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Writing the build-up of ‘The BFG’ (part two)
Pupil outcome: I can write the second part of a narrative build-up based on ‘The BFG’. Key learning points: - The purpose of the build-up is to build tension and suspense. - Saying sentences aloud before they are written helps to check...
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Subordination with 'as' in adverbial complex sentences
Pupil outcome: You can use "as" subordination in an adverbial complex sentence. Key learning points: - A subordinating conjunction starts an adverbial clause. - There are many different subordinating conjunctions that have different...
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'Animal Farm': writing with clarity in essays
Pupil outcome: I can use a range of sentence structures to express my ideas with clarity. Key learning points: - It is important to write with clarity in order to articulate your ideas. - Using subordinating conjunctions is a good way to...
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Writing the second recount paragraph of a journalistic report about the Titanic
Pupil outcome: I can write the second recount paragraph of a journalistic report. Key learning points: - The purpose of the recount section is to engage the reader and provide them with specific facts about the topic. - Using a range of...
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Comma rules in three sentence types
Pupil outcome: I can use the comma for a range of purposes in three different sentence structures. Key learning points: - A comma is written before "but" or "or" co-ordinating conjunctions in a compound sentence. - If the adverbial...
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Writing the build-up of 'The Iron Man' (part one)
Pupil outcome: I can write the first paragraph of the build-up of 'The Iron Man'. Key learning points: - In part one of the build-up, Hogarth encounters the Iron Man and tells his father, who goes out in search of the giant. - The use of...
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Writing the opening of 'The Happy Prince'
Pupil outcome: I can write the opening of 'The Happy Prince'. Key learning points: - The purpose of the opening is to engage the reader and introduce the setting and characters. - Using a range of sentence types (simple, compound and...
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Writing the first section of an explanation text about how bees make honey
Pupil outcome: I can use my plan to write the section about how honey bees collect nectar outside the beehive. Key learning points: - The steps in the honey-making process are written in chronological order. - Ordering fronted adverbials...