Sequencing events in a recount
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can sequence events of a trip and add in fronted adverbials of time.
Key learning points
- Recounts are mostly told in chronological or time order
- Events in a trip can be placed on a timeline to help remember the sequence
- Fronted adverbials of time such as 'First,' 'Then,' 'After that,' and 'Finally,' can be used to structure a recount
- Recounting orally helps to remember the events of a trip before writing
Keywords
Chronological - arranging events in time order
Sequence - following the order in which a series of events happened
Events - the main parts
Fronted adverbials of time - a sentence starter that tells the reader when something happens
Retelling - summarising a story in your own words, highlighting key events and details.
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to understand what a fronted adverbial is.
Refer to the Year 1: Grammar: Word Class unit and teach alongside this unit.
Teacher tip
If possible, provide pupils with photos of the main events that they can place in order on a timeline. You could encourage them to work in pairs or groups so that they are having rich discussions. In turn, this will support their writing.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word is the adjective in the following sentence: 'We travelled on the crowded bus.'
Q2.Match the words in the following sentence to their word class: 'We arrived at the beautiful park.'
verb
adjective
noun
Q3.Recounts are about events that ...
Q4.Recounts are ...
Q5.Which word completes the following sentence so that it is in the past tense? 'I __________ lunch.'
Q6.Which sentence is written correctly?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does 'sequencing' mean?
Q2.Fill in the missing word in the following sentence: '__________ means the order in which events happened.'
Q3.A fronted adverbial of time ...
Q4.Which of these are fronted adverbials of time?
Q5.Which fronted adverbial is often used at the end of a recount?
Q6.What can help us to remember the events of a trip before writing?
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