a framework that writers create before they write a section or whole text

high-level language in writing that meets the text purpose

showing a character’s feelings by describing their body language and facial expressions

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

English

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

to engage the reader so that they carry on reading or watching

to entertain the reader with characters' spoken words

What are the purposes of the opening of a narrative?

A fronted adverbial of __________ tells the reader where the action in the main clause takes place.

Sophie walked to the window and Mrs Clonkers shouted.

Put the three key moments of part two of the opening in chronological order. 

Choose an appropriate fronted adverbial to start the following sentence: '__________ Sophie edged towards the window.' 

notes that can be written in bullet points

Which word is the adverb in the following sentence? 'Sophie frantically opened the tattered curtains.'

Put the sections of a narrative in chronological order. 

Complete this sentence: 'The main characters in 'The BFG' are Sophie and {{}}.'

What linguistic device is the following an example of? 'Seconds later,' 

a full stop (or other closing punctuation)

What does a full sentence need to include?

Which word is the verb in the following sentence? 'Cautiously, Sophie peered through the dusty window.'

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