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

English

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)

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

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

do not check back for spelling and punctuation errors.

She continued towards the window and she hesitantly opened the dusty curtains. 

She looked out the window as she hesitantly opened the dusty curtains. 

She looked out of the window and curtains. 

Which of these is an example of a compound sentence?

Sophie’s jaw dropped and she shrieked in horror.

As she edged across the floorboards, Mrs Clonkers bellowed furiously.

Match these sentence types to their examples.

She continues towards the window and she hesitantly opens the dusty curtains.

She will continue towards the window and she will open the dusty curtains.

She continued towards the window and she hesitantly opened the dusty curtains.

Which sentence is written in the past tense?

when she heard Mrs Clonkers bellowing from the hallway. 

Complete the following complex sentence with an appropriate subordinate adverbial clause: 'Sophie froze in fear __________.'

Sophie walked towards the window and Mrs Clonkers shouted.

Put the key moments of the second part of the opening in the correct order.

Which of these nouns must start with a capital letter?

Slowly, the brave girl, opened the dusty curtains. 

Slowly, the brave girl opened the dusty curtains. 

Slowly the brave girl opened the dusty curtains. 

Slowly the brave girl opened, the dusty curtains. 

Which of these sentences is punctuated correctly?

Before writing sentences down, it is helpful to {{}} them aloud first. 

Starter Quiz

Put the key moments of the second part of the opening in the correct order.