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

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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)

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

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

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?

Choose the appropriate fronted adverbial to start the following sentence: '__________ Sophie sprinted to her bed.'

The figure removed potion from a suitcase and he blew it out of his trumpet.

The figure turned towards Sophie and she ran to her bed.

Sophie hid under her covers as the giant's hand grabbed her.

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

notes that can be written in bullet points

True or false? This is a complete sentence: 'The figure and a long, golden trumpet.'

How can a writer build suspense in their writing?

Put the sections of a narrative in chronological order. 

What linguistic device is 'From outside the window,' an example of?

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

Which of these are the verbs in the following sentence? 'Her eyes bulged and she stared in amazement at the magical potion.'

Which of these is the adverbial phrase in the following sentence? 'In panic, Sophie hid under the covers.' 

Starter Quiz

Put the sections of a narrative in chronological order.