a word or words that can tell the reader where a noun is

a sentence formed of a main clause and a relative subordinate clause

to use something for a different purpose to the one for which it was originally intended

Describing the setting in 'The Borrowers'

English

Engaging with 'The Borrowers'

Understanding the setting and characters in 'The Borrowers'

Discussing a section of 'The Borrowers'

Planning a section of a narrative based on 'The Borrowers'

Writing a section of a narrative based on 'The Borrowers'

Editing a section of narrative writing based on 'The Borrowers'

Discussing a section of 'The Borrowers' (part 2)

Planning a section of a narrative based on 'The Borrowers' (part 2)

Writing a section of a narrative based on 'The Borrowers' (part 2)

Presenting a narrative based on 'The Borrowers'

In this unit, pupils learn to use a range of fronted adverbials and adverbial clauses to add descriptive detail. In 'A Christmas Carol', pupils will learn to write a short narrative from a film. 

In 'The Firework Maker's Daughter', pupils developed the skill of writing speech, including using adverbs to describe the speech in further detail. In this unit, pupils will learn to use a range of fronted adverbials and adverbial clauses to add descriptive detail.

In this unit, pupils explore 'The Borrowers' through reading and writing activities. They sequence key events, analyse the setting and characters and write a descriptive setting piece. Pupils also plan, write, and edit sections of the build-up, developing their narrative writing skills.

'The Borrowers': narrative writing and reading

through a hole at the bottom of the hallway clock.

Match the sentence starters to the correct preposition.

borrowed items from human "beans" that they repurposed

What was the Clock family home made up of?

Match the human item to what it is used for in the Clock family home.

a sentence made up of two main clauses and a coordinating conjunction

a sentence made up of a main clause and an adverbial subordinate clause

a sentence made up of a main clause and a relative subordinate clause

Which of the following are relative pronouns used to begin a relative subordinate clause?

At which point in a narrative is the setting normally described?

Match the character name to who they are.

Which part of the house do the Clock family live under?

a hole at the bottom of the hallway clock

What is the access point to the upstairs for the Clock family?

Starter Quiz

What is a setting?