the process of improving writing to improve text flow and overall quality

a set of standardised symbols and marks used in written language to structure sentences

the way words are arranged within a sentence to convey meaning

the use of specific words and phrases to convey a meaning

Peer editing a narrative scene based on 'The BFG'

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

at the beginning of a sentence or for a proper noun

Match these type of punctuation to when they are used.

the way words are arranged and organised within sentences

a set of symbols and marks used to structure sentences

Match these key terms to their definitions.

Check that language choices are ambitious to engage the reader.

Check that we've used a range of different sentence types to make the text flow.

Which of these should we do when editing **sentence structure**?

Match each linguistic device to its example. 

Check that language choices are ambitious.

Check the language matches the text type.

What should we do when making improvements to language choices?

missing capital letter at beginning of sentence

What is incorrect in the following sentence? 'Quietly sophie put on her tattered, shoes.'

she sat on the edge of her old, creaking bed.

she sat on the edge of her old, creaking bed

She sat on the edge of her old, creaking bed.

She sat on the edge of her old, creaking bed

Match the types of fronted adverbial to the correct examples.

One, thundery night, a young girl suddenly bolted upright in bed. 

One thundery night a young girl suddenly bolted upright in bed. 

One thundery night, a young girl, suddenly bolted upright in bed. 

One thundery night, a young girl suddenly bolted upright in bed. 

As, Sophie tiptoed across the room, Mrs Clonkers bellowed outside. 

As Sophie, tiptoed across the room, Mrs Clonkers bellowed outside. 

As Sophie tiptoed across the room, Mrs Clonkers bellowed outside. 

As Sophie, tiptoed across the room Mrs Clonkers bellowed outside. 

Which complex sentence is punctuated accurately?

Which of the following nouns must start with a capital letter?

A {{}} sentence is formed of two main clauses joined with a co-ordinating conjunction. 

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