Writing the beginning of a story, introducing character and setting: 'Jack and the Beanstalk'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write the beginning of a traditional tale, introducing the characters and setting.
Key learning points
- Traditional tales are mostly told in the past tense
- The beginning of a story introduces the main characters, setting and plot
- Two ideas can be joined using a joining word, 'and'
- Two adjective sentences need a comma in between the two adjectives, such as 'noisy, hungry cow'
- Exclamation marks can be used to show anger, such as when mother throws the beans out of the window
Keywords
Beginning - the start of something
Character - a person or an animal in a story
Setting - where the story takes place
Plot - what happens in the story
Comma - a punctuation mark used to list two adjectives or after a fronted adverbial
Common misconception
Pupils may just use 'and' to add on another word or phrase rather than another sentence.
Show two different sentences as two complete ideas. Ensure pupils understand that each sentence needs to make sense on its own.
Teacher tip
Adjust the success criteria and sentence scaffolds to meet the writing expectations you want your pupils to achieve. Ideally, your pupils will have completed Lesson 7 (retelling using a story mountain) prior to this lesson so they will have a plan to work from when writing in this lesson.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Change the verb in this sentence so that it is in the past tense: I run to the park.
Q2.Identify the noun in this sentence: The shiny, golden harp yelled.
Q3.Identify the adjectives in this sentence: The shiny, golden harp yelled.
Q4.Match these words to their definition.
Q5.Tick the expanded noun phrase that has the comma in the correct place.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold. The giant woz angry.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these sequencing phrases might you use at the start of a fairy tale?
Q2.Match these words to the correct punctuation.
Q3.Identify the joining word in this sentence: The golden harp yelled and the giant woke up.
Q4.When might you use an exclamation mark at the end of a sentence?
Q5.What should we do before writing a story?
Q6.Complete this sentence: The beginning of a story...
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