Writing sentences about a special item based on 'The Proudest Blue'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write a sequence of sentences about a special item.
Key learning points
- Notes from a written plan support in writing a sequence of senences.
- Co-ordination can be used to join two simple sentences that carry equal importance.
- Subordination can be used to stretch a main clause and explain ideas to the reader.
- Fronted adverbials followed by a comma can be used to sequence sentences and add detail to the main clause.
Keywords
Co-ordination - joining two simple sentences with 'and', 'but' or 'or'
Subordination - joining a simple sentence with a second idea of lower importance
Fronted adverbial - a sentence starter followed by a comma
Sequence - a particular order in which things follow each other
Common misconception
Students commonly forget the comma after fronted adverbials.
Model sentences including fronted adverbials missing the comma and ask students to spot the punctuation error.
Teacher tip
Focus more heavily on co-ordination and subordination for the first writing task and the use of fronted adverbials for the second writing task. This will ease cognitive load for students and support them in meeting the full success criteria.
Equipment
You will need a copy of the 2020 Andersen Press edition of ‘The Proudest Blue’ by Ibtihaj Muhammad for this lesson.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is a simple sentence?
Q2.How does a sentence always begin?
Q3.Which pieces of punctuation can you end a sentence with?
Q4.What is a compound sentence?
Q5.What is the name for the written framework that you create before writing?
Q6.Which of the following are the three co-ordinating conjunctions used in compound sentences?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.When do you use the co-ordinating conjunction 'and'?
Q2.When do you use the co-ordinating conjunction 'but'?
Q3.When do you use the co-ordinating conjunction 'or'?
Q4.Which of the following subordinating conjunctions is used to give a reason for the main clause?
Q5.Which of the following subordinating conjunctions is used to show an effect of the main clause?
Q6.Which of the following subordinating conjunctions is used to add detail to the main clause?
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