Planning to write the build-up of the animated story 'Otherwise'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can plan the build-up of ‘Otherwise’.
Key learning points
- Planning is an important part of preparing to write.
- The purpose of the build-up of a story is to develop the plot and characters and introduce a problem.
- Our plan will contain ambitious vocabulary.
- Our plan will contain nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs.
Keywords
Ambitious vocabulary - the use of precise and descriptive words in writing
Plan - a framework that writers create before they write
Common misconception
Pupils may write in full sentences in their plan.
Model writing in note form and support children to do this themselves. Teach them that when we write we use our notes and turn them into full sentences.
Teacher tip
The build-up is condensed to make it simpler for pupils to write. The first scene when the chameleons are hiding from the eagle has been cut out to help.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which part of the story staircase is where the plot and characters are developed?
Q2.What else should a writer do in their build-up?
Q3.What is the problem that Anders has?
Q4.What does Anders do in the build-up to cheer himself up?
Q5.True or false? Verbs are doing or being words.
Q6.Which of these word types can be used to describe verbs?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What part of the story staircase comes after the opening?
Q2.Another purpose of the build-up is to ...
Q3.Why will the green chameleons not be friends with Anders?
Q4.True or false? Using ambitious vocabulary means using words that are precise and descriptive.
Q5.When we plan, we use notes. What is the purpose of using notes in our planning?
Q6.True or false? When planning, we will include nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs.
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To help you plan your 2 English lesson on: Planning to write the build-up of the animated story 'Otherwise', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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