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

English

Engaging with 'The BFG'

Engaging with the opening chapter of 'The BFG'

Planning 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)

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.

Sophie picked up her glasses and she stared nervously at the owl.

Sophie picked up her glasses because she heard a screeching sound.

Which of these is an example of a simple sentence?

Thunder raged wildly in the night sky and Sophie woke up. 

Sophie bolted upright because thunder raged loudly. 

Match the sentence types to their examples.

The inquisitive girl sat on the edge of her creaky bed. 

The inquisitive girl is sitting on the edge of her creaky bed. 

The inquisitive girl sits on the edge of her creaky bed. 

Which of these sentences is written in the past tense?

, but thunder was raging wildly outside. 

because a dazzling moonbeam was shining on her face. 

Complete the following complex sentence with an appropriate subordinate adverbial clause: 'Sophie woke up suddenly __________.'

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

Nervously, the girl picked up her round glasses

nervously, the girl picked up her round glasses.

Nervously, the girl picked up her round glasses.

nervously, sophie picked up her round glasses

Which of these nouns must start with a capital letter?

One thundery night a young orphan bolted upright.

One thundery night, a young orphan bolted upright.

One, thundery night, a young orphan bolted upright

One thundery night a young, orphan bolted upright

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 first part of the opening in the correct order.