Writing the build-up of the animated story 'Otherwise'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write the build-up of ‘Otherwise’.
Key learning points
- The purpose of the build-up is to develop the plot and characters.
- Fronted adverbials of time tell the reader how much time has passed between each sentence.
- Fronted adverbials of time can speed up or slow down the action being described.
- We can use our plan to help form full sentences for writing.
Keywords
Fronted adverbial of time - a sentence starter that tells the reader when something happens
Plan - a framework that writers create before they write
Ambitious vocabulary - the use of precise and descriptive words in writing
Common misconception
Pupils may use inaccurate fronted adverbials of time.
Teach pupils that the different fronted adverbials of time can control the speed of the action being described. Model them being used incorrectly and ask children to spot the errors.
Teacher tip
Play games involving fronted adverbials of time with your class, such as telling a well known story and adding fronted adverbials in at the start of each sentence.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Order these parts of a story staircase.
Q2.True or false? The build-up develops the plot and characters.
Q3.Order these parts of the build-up of 'Otherwise'.
Q4.Which of these words is a verb?
Q5.Which of these words is an adverb?
Q6.True or false? When we write a plan, we use notes.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? Fronted adverbials of time help let the reader know how much time has passed between each sentence.
Q2.Which of these is a fronted adverbial of time?
Q3.Which of these do fronted adverbials always need?
Q4.Which of these fronted adverbials of time would you use to increase the speed of the action in your writing?
Q5.Which of these fronted adverbials of time could you use to slow down the action in your writing?
Q6.Which of these fronted adverbials of time is written correctly?
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