Planning to write the climax of the animated story 'Otherwise'
I can plan the climax of ‘Otherwise’.
Planning to write the climax of the animated story 'Otherwise'
I can plan the climax of ‘Otherwise’.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Planning is an important part of preparing to write.
- The climax should be the most exciting part of the story for the reader.
- The purpose of the climax is to describe the problem and create the highest point of tension.
- Using ambitious vocabulary helps to paint a vivid picture in the reader’s mind and make writing exciting to read.
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 find it hard to generate enough ambitious vocaulary for their plan.
Model each part of the climax and work as a class to generate vocabulary before they write their own plan. Pupils could complete plans in pairs or small groups.
To help you plan your year 2 english lesson on: Planning to write the climax of the animated story 'Otherwise', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 2 english lesson on: Planning to write the climax 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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