Lessons (10)
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In this lesson, we will generate ideas for our very own story, using a planning matrix to help.
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In this lesson, we will memorise our very own story by mapping, stepping and speaking.
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In this lesson, we will deepen our description of our setting, main character and precious object. We will do this by drawing and then labelling with descriptive phrases.
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In this lesson, we will find similes and learn how to use similes to describe our monster.
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In this lesson, we will give our own opinions about extracts from Ms. Cashin's story.
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In this lesson, we will box up our opening scene of our very own story.
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In this lesson, we will write our opening to hook the reader so they want to keep reading our story.
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In this lesson, we will practise writing contractions and then write the middle of our story to build drama.
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In this lesson, we will finish the middle of our story, choosing words that create a frightening mood.
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In this lesson, we will finish our very own recycled story and think about how we can make sure it is a satisfying ending for our reader.
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