Writing the climax of the animated story 'Otherwise'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write the climax of ‘Otherwise’.
Key learning points
- The climax should be the most exciting part of a story for the reader.
- Two simple sentences joined together with a joining word is called a compound sentence.
- We can use our plan to help form full sentences for writing.
- Fronted adverbials of manner tell the reader how something was done or how a character felt.
- Adverbs are words that describe a verb.
Keywords
Fronted adverbial of manner - a sentence starter that tells the reader how something happened or how a character was feeling
Compound sentence - a sentence formed of two simple sentences and a joining word
Joining word - a word that joins words or ideas
Adverb - a word that describes a verb
Common misconception
Pupils often miss out the joining word 'and' when writing compound sentences.
Show pupils some examples of sentences missing the word 'and' and ask them to spot what is missing and where it should go. Encourage pupils to read back through their writing to check every sentence makes sense.
Teacher tip
Depending on the abilities in your class, you may wish to include other joining words such as 'but' or 'or' into the lesson for pupils to use in their climax.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? The most exciting part of a story is the opening.
Q2.True or false? The climax needs to create the highest point of tension and excitement.
Q3.A climax needs to describe the significant challenge or problem in a story. What is that problem in 'Otherwise'?
Q4.After the green chameleons blame Anders, what do they do?
Q5.After the chameleons chase Anders through the jungle, what does he do to try and escape?
Q6.What does Anders find at the top of the rocky mountain?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these are types of fronted adverbial?
Q2.True or false? A fronted adverbial of manner is a sentence starter that tells the reader how something happened or how a character was feeling.
Q3.Which of these is a fronted adverbial of manner?
Q4.Which of these does a fronted adverbial always need after it?
Q5.True or false? Only one idea in a compound sentence must make sense on its own.
Q6.Which of these is a joining word used in compound sentences?
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