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

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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 purpose of a rhetorical question?

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

As, Sophie hid, her legs began to tremble. 

As Sophie hid, her legs began to tremble. 

As Sophie hid her legs began to tremble. 

As Sophie hid her legs began, to tremble. 

Her legs began to shake and her heart pounded in her chest. 

She peeked through the curtains as she gulped in fear. 

She hesitantly peeked out of the window. 

She is hesitantly peeking out of the window. 

Which sentence is written in the past tense?

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 an appropriate fronted adverbial to start this sentence: '__________ the figure edged towards her.' 

As quick as a flash Sophie ducked behind the window. 

As quick, as a flash, Sophie ducked behind the window. 

As quick as a flash, Sophie ducked behind the window. 

As quick as a flash Sophie ducked behind, the window. 

Which of these nouns must start with a capital letter?

Which is the adverbial phrase in this sentence? 'In panic, Sophie ducked below the window.' 

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