The Happy Prince - Narrative Writing

In this lesson, we will read a narrative and think about the message it has to its readers.

In this lesson, we will explore homonyms. We will learn what they are and look at some examples. Ten spelling words will be explained and set to learn.

In this lesson, we will introduce apostrophes for singular possession. We will learn to spot them and practise using them.

In this lesson, we will recall and retell a section of the story of 'The Happy Prince'. We will structure the story and investigate how the author conveys his message in the story.

In this lesson, we will introduce new vocabulary, identify word pairs and synonyms and apply the vocabulary in sentences.

In this lesson, we will learn how writing can be like camera shots in a film. We will practise 'being the director' with our writing and build powerful vocabulary to write our own opening.

In this lesson, we will practise and apply our knowledge of homonyms. We will learn how to practise using the 'Look, Cover, Write, Check' strategy and will test the words previously set to learn.

In this lesson, we will revise what we have learnt about writing an opening, use our notes to have a go at writing an opening together and then we will have a go ourselves.

In this lesson, we will will practise writing a complex sentence and continue to write the opening together, using long and short sentences.

In this lesson, we will learn about why editing is important, practise editing together and then we will have a go at editing our writing.

In this lesson, we will learn the punctuation for writing speech and practise writing speech from 'The Happy Prince'.

In this lesson, we will explore homophones. We will learn what they are and look at some examples. Ten spelling words will be explained and set to learn.

In this lesson, we will revise the use of apostrophes for contracted words and singular possession. We will spot where they are used in writing and practise writing sentences with them.

In this lesson, we will revise and practise our speech writing skills, continue to write the opening with speech together and write independently.

In this lesson, we will introduce new vocabulary, identify word pairs and synonyms and apply the vocabulary in sentences.

In this lesson, we will analyse what a build-up should do for the reader. We will also look again at being a 'director' when we are writing and use camera shots to make our reader feel things. Lastly, we will gather powerful vocabulary and build some 'star' sentences.

In this lesson, we will practise and apply our knowledge of homophones. We will learn how to practise using the pyramid strategy and will test the words previously set to learn.

In this lesson, we will revise our brilliant notes from the previous lesson, have a go at writing the first part of the build up together and check and edit the writing.

In this lesson, we will revise how we write speech, write the next part of the build up together and check it.

In this lesson, we will look at what action needs to be included and what we should remember when we are writing. We will then write the climax and resolution.