Planning sentences about a special item based on 'The Proudest Blue'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can plan a sequence of sentences about a special item.
Key learning points
- The hijab is a very special item for the main character in 'The Proudest Blue'.
- We can identify our own special belongings which hold meaning.
- Sentimental items are ones that remind us of a special person, place, time or feeling.
- A plan is written in note format, using bullet points to write the key information in a few words.
Keywords
Special - belonging specifically to a particular person or place and holding meaning
Plan - a framework that writers create before they write a section or whole text
Notes - written out of full sentences
Common misconception
Students may struggle with the concept of note-taking and write in full sentences.
Model examples of note-taking by asking students to share their special item and demonstrating how to translate this into notes on a flipchart or whiteboard.
Teacher tip
Pupils should have read and discussed the story 'The Proudest Blue' ahead of this lesson. 'Show and tell' an item that holds sentimental value for you as immersion into the writing of this unit to promote enthusiasm and engagement.
Equipment
You will need a copy of the 2020 Andersen Press edition of ‘The Proudest Blue’ by Ibtihaj Muhammad for this lesson.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is 'The Proudest Blue' about?
Q2.What makes an item special?
Q3.How can we show other people respect for what is important to them?
Q4.Why is the hijab special to Faiza and Asiya?
Q5.How can I prepare for writing?
Q6.True or false? The same items are special for everyone.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What makes an item sentimental?
Q2.Which of the following are examples of a sentimental item?
Q3.Which order should we put the information about our special item in?
Q4.What is a plan when writing?
Q5.How should information in a plan be recorded?
Q6.Which of the following is a good example of note-taking?
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To help you plan your 2 English lesson on: Planning sentences about a special item based on 'The Proudest Blue', 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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