Pupil outcome: I can create a character profile for the protagonist Lila. Key learning points: - The protagonist is a main character or central figure in a story or narrative. - Lila is the protagonist in the story 'The Firework Maker's...

Pupil outcome: I can understand and describe the character of Alina. Key learning points: - The protagonist is a main character or central figure in a story or narrative. - Alina is the protagonist in 'The Moon Dragons'. - Character...

Pupil outcome: I can understand and describe the character of Mulan. Key learning points: - The protagonist is a main character or central figure in a story or narrative. - Mulan is the protagonist who drives the actions and whose quest...

How to develop a melodic idea and write more interesting music. You may have some good melodic ideas but you’re not sure how to develop them or you may be preparing for a music theory exam in which you need to extend a given opening into...

Pupil outcome: I can generate precise vocabulary to plan a narrative opening. Key learning points: - The purpose of the opening is to set the scene and introduce the main characters. - Ebenezer Scrooge is a miser who holds disdain for...

In this video, the teacher discusses the importance of using the right amount of detail in storytelling. They guide the viewers through a practice sheet and provide examples of unnecessary details that can be eliminated or summarized to...

This video provides guidance for teachers on how to help students create an appropriate solution to the main character's problem and develop a satisfying conclusion in their writing. It emphasizes the importance of resolving conflicts,...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Dr. Lanyon acts as a foil to Henry Jekyll. Key learning points: - In literature, a foil is a contrasting character who highlights another’s qualities or flaws. - Lanyon acts as a foil to Jekyll in the...

Pupil outcome: I can develop my own response to 'The Girl of Ink and Stars’. Key learning points: - Being heroic is not reflected by a character's gender, age or other protected characteristic. - During a text, characters and their...

This video explores the different types of characters in a narrative, ranging from static characters who remain unchanged, to dynamic characters who undergo development. It introduces key character roles such as the protagonist,...

Pupil outcome: I can develop my own response to 'The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane’. Key learning points: - Character traits can be explored through the text’s illustrations or words used by the characters. - Different readers may...

Pupil outcome: I can develop my own response to 'The Unforgotten Coat’. Key learning points: - Readers can form impressions of characters based on what they say, the actions they perform and their appearance. - During the story,...

Pupil outcome: I can develop my own response to 'When Stars are Scattered’. Key learning points: - When reflecting on a text, we can consider characterss thoughts, feelings and actions and relate them to our own. - Omar’s strong bond...

Web development technology moves at a very fast pace with new tools and techniques being released daily. It is impossible to learn them all, but choosing similar technologies allows you to step up your game while developing web...

Pupil outcome: I can plan a sequence of sentences about a special item. Key learning points: - The hijab is a very special item for the main character in 'The Proudest Blue'. - We can identify our own special belongings which hold...

In this video, the teacher discusses the importance of adding details and information to make a story flow naturally. They provide examples and guide the viewers through a practice exercise to enhance their storytelling skills. The...

Pupil outcome: I can develop my own response to 'El Deafo'. Key learning points: - Cece has different relationships with characters within the text, including her family and friends. - Characters within the text depict a range of...

In this video, we will discover strategies for crafting an engaging opening chapter for our children's book. You will learn to hook readers from the beginning, introduce the main characters and setting, and set the tone for the story....

Pupil outcome: I can develop my own response to 'Swallow's Kiss'. Key learning points: - Swallow's Kiss has themes of empathy, friendship and respect. - Blessing demonstrates lots of positive emotions and character traits in the story. -...

Pupil outcome: I can develop a discussion by responding appropriately and asking effective questions. Key learning points: - Discussion can be more spontaneous than other forms of spoken language. - Using the ABC strategy can help you to...

Pupil outcome: I can write a narrative scene with direct speech in 'Whale Rider'. Key learning points: - The purpose of direct speech in a narrative is to develop characters and advance the plot. - Using a range of sentence types...

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 write focused analytical paragraphs about how Shakespeare uses the character of Puck to explore ideas about the supernatural in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. Key learning points: - Topic sentences state a paragraph’s...

Pupil outcome: I can discuss the main ideas of ‘Wonder’. Key learning points: - The protagonist of the story is August ‘Auggie’ Pullman. - August was born with a facial deformity which marks him out to be ‘different’ and subjected to...