a desire to keep developing any skill set

how a text flows to maintain the interest of the reader and achieve text purpose

language structures that develop text cohesion

the effect created by using serious, factual language

Self-editing a journalistic report based on 'When The Sky Falls'

English

In this unit, pupils write a narrative climax and use it as the stimulus for writing a diary entry from a character's perspective.

In 'A Kind of Spark’: Narrative Writing', pupils finessed writing a build-up and climax with a focus on switching between the past and present tense to highlight a jump in perspective. In this unit, pupils will write a narrative climax and use it as the stimulus for writing a diary entry from a character's perspective.

In this unit, pupils write a narrative climax and a journalistic report based on the text, 'When the Sky Falls', focusing on changing tone and style to meet each outcome's purpose. The journalistic report is based on an event in the novel. These outcomes can be used for KS2 SATS writing.

'When the Sky Falls': narrative and journalistic report writing

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Put these steps of the writing process in order. 

Editing can help us find opportunities to improve our work.

Which of these are true of editing and improving work?

Andy Mayo, an air raid warden was present at the zoo.

Andy Mayo, an air raid warden was present, at the zoo.

Andy Mayo, an air raid warden, was present, at the zoo.

Andy Mayo, an air raid warden, was present at the zoo.

Which sentence has commas used correctly?

Which cohesive device can be seen in this sentence? 'The zoo, which now has few animals remaining, suffered severe damage in the raid.'

What features in this passage show the informality we can use in some direct speech? '“And I still can’t believe it’s happened...” he said.'

It is understood that all remaining animals have been secured.

We understand that all the animals left have been secured.

I have been told that all remaining animals have been secured.

It looks like all the remaining animals are in their cages.

Which option below shows the most formal tone?

Which of these features would **not** be included in the conclusion of our journalistic report?

giving the most up-to-date information about the event

What features of a conclusion are shown in this sentence? 'Margaret Blackwood, a council spokesperson, said that the council would be happy to help rebuild the zoo in the future.'

What features of a conclusion are shown in this sentence? '"We know these events are upsetting," she added, "but the right decision was made."'

Mrs Farrelly said, "She came to the zoo just as they were about to shoot."

Mrs Farrelly said that she came to the zoo just as they were about to shoot.

Mrs Farrelly said, "I came to the zoo just as they were about to shoot."

Mrs Farrelly said, "I came to the zoo just as they were about to shoot?"

Which example below uses direct speech correctly?

"I understand their actions," she added "but I'm still upset."

"I understand their actions," she added, "but I'm still upset."

"I understand their actions," she added, "but I'm still upset"

"I understand their actions" she added, "but I'm still upset"

Which example below punctuates direct speech correctly?

"No - we need to edit and improve our work!"

Jun says, "Completing our first draft is the end of the writing process." Which response is correct?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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