Planning the build-up of 'The BFG' (part one)

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Engaging with 'The BFG'

Engaging with the opening chapter of 'The BFG'

Planning the opening of 'The BFG' (part one)

Writing the opening of 'The BFG' (part one)

Planning the opening  of 'The BFG' (part two)

Writing the opening of 'The BFG' (part two)

Writing the build-up of 'The BFG' (part one)

Planning the build-up of 'The BFG' (part two)

Writing the build-up of ‘The BFG’ (part two)

Peer editing a narrative scene based on 'The BFG'

Publishing a narrative based on 'The BFG'

In this visual literacy unit, pupils learned how to use use precise vocabulary to  mirror the film director's choice. In the next visual literacy unit, 'Aladdin', pupils will analyse a scene from a clip to use as as a stimulus for writing and generating descriptive vocabulary.

In 'Lucky Dip', pupils learned how to write complex sentences using a range of joining conjunctions. In 'the BFG', pupils recap and consolidate using complex sentences in descriptive writing. 

In this unit, pupils write their own version of two sections of narrative based on 'The BFG', using their exploration of the original text by Roald Dahl in the accompanying reading unit. Pupils write a narrative opening and build-up, using literary devices to meet specific purposes.

'The BFG': reading and narrative writing

What is the main purpose of the build-up of a narrative?

The hooded figure started walking down the street.

Sophie nervously peered through the window.  

Put the three key moments of the first part of the build-up in chronological order.

Choose the appropriate fronted adverbial to start the following sentence: '__________ Sophie hid below the window.' 

notes that can be written in bullet points

True or false? This is a complete sentence: 'A towering silhouette in a black cloak.'

Which of these is the adverb in the following sentence? 'Sophie peered nervously through the window.' 

Put the sections of a narrative in chronological order. 

What linguistic device is 'Cautiously,' an example of?

a full stop (or other closing punctuation)

What does a full sentence need to include?

What are the verbs in the following sentence? 'Sophie bit her fingers as her heart raced wildly.'

Which of these is the adverb in the following sentence? 'With hesitation, Sophie peered out of the window.' 

Planning the build-up of 'The BFG' (part one)

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