The BFG - Narrative Writing

In this lesson, we will identify the main characters and the setting in a visual narrative based on a book by Roald Dahl. We will then sketch and label the setting with ambitious adjectives.

In this lesson, we will explore the rules associated with adding the suffix -ed. 10 spelling words will be explained and set to learn.

In this lesson, we will recap what a verb is, define a simple sentence as a main clause that makes sense on its own and write our very own simple sentences.

In this lesson, we will recap word class. We will then watch the opening scene of The BFG again and sequence and retell the main events. Finally, we will generate adjectives to describe how Sophie is feeling during the opening.

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

In this lesson, we will think about different ways of referring to the characters introduced in the opening scene of The BFG. We will then generate adjectives to describe the appearance and personality of the characters.

In this lesson, we will practise the rules associated with adding the suffix -ed. We will learn how to practise using the small to large strategy and will test the words previously set to learn.

In this lesson, we will analyse the opening scene of The BFG and generate vocabulary to describe the setting, what we can hear and what we can see. We will then think about how we feel when we watch the opening and how we can reflect this in our writing.

In this lesson, we will learn about fronted adverbials and recap the purpose of an opening. We will then watch and order the first part of the opening, take part in writing and write the first part of the opening.

In this lesson, we will practise extending sentences using joining words. Following shared writing, we will carry on writing the first part of the opening.

In this lesson, we will watch and order the second part of the opening. We will also look at ways to show not tell. Following shared writing, we will write the second part of the opening.

In this lesson, we will explore the rules associated with adding the suffix -ing. Ten spelling words will be explored and set to learn.

In this lesson, we will recap what a simple sentence is and define what a compound sentence is. We will learn the three coordinating conjunctions 'but', 'or', 'and' and when to use each one appropriately. We will also practise writing compound sentences using all three coordinating conjunctions.

In this lesson, we will recap and write compound sentences. We will recap key vocabulary and use it to orally rehearse ambitious sentences to include in our writing. Following shared writing, we will carry on writing the second part of the opening.

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

In this lesson, we will recap the job of a build up. We will then watch and order the main events of the build up. After that, we will recap fronted adverbials and use them to retell the build up.

In this lesson, we will practise the rules associated with adding the suffix -ing. 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 generate precise vocabulary to use in our writing. We will use this vocabulary to orally rehearse our writing of the build up.

In this lesson, we will explore some additional aspects of suspense writing, including ellipses and exclamation marks. Following shared writing, we will write the first part of our build up.

In this lesson, we will revise aspects of suspense writing and introduce questions to the reader. Following shared writing, we will complete our writing of the build up and end our writing on a cliffhanger.