Year 4

The Borrowers - Narrative writing

Lessons (15)

  • In this lesson, we will be focusing on the key characters from the book and visual narrative, 'The Borrowers'. We will be introduced to each of the key characters and we will gain an insight into their personalities.

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  • In this lesson, we will be investigating the -ery and -ary suffixes and set spelling words to learn.

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  • In this lesson, we will focus and revise our knowledge of word class and the definitions for each word class. We will construct sentences using various nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs that we can apply to our writing.

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  • In this lesson, we will be focusing on key vocabulary to describe each of the characters based on a short clip from an episode of 'The Borrowers'. We will generate vocabulary to develop character descriptions for each character and the different ways we can refer to them in our writing.

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

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  • In this lesson, we will be focusing on an extract from the book and listening to a setting description. We will then discuss key vocabulary related to the setting and how we can apply this to our writing.

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  • In this lesson, we will practise and apply knowledge of the -ery and -ary suffixes.

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  • In this lesson, we will be focusing on the opening scene in an episode of 'The Borrowers'. We will plan our ideas and generate vocabulary that can be applied to our writing.

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  • In this lesson, we will be focusing on the opening scene in an episode of 'The Borrowers'. We will learn how to use our plans effectively to apply to our writing and construct sentences for the opening scene.

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  • In this lesson, we will be looking at speech first and second and the correct punctuation. We will apply our knowledge of speech to our own speech sentences and add extra information.

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  • In this lesson, we will generate vocabulary for the build-up scene in 'The Borrowers'. We will generate vocabulary and show not tell to show how the characters are feeling.

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  • In this lesson, we will be focusing on the build-up scene in an episode of 'The Borrowers'. We will plan our ideas and generate vocabulary that can be applied to our writing.

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  • In this lesson, we will be focusing on the build-up scene in an episode of 'The Borrowers'. We will learn how to use our plans effectively to apply to our writing and construct sentences for the build-up.

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  • In this lesson, we will be focusing on both the climax and resolution scenes in an episode of 'The Borrowers'. We will analyse and interpret each scene and generate sentences to describe the final scenes of the narrative.

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  • In this lesson, we will explore how reading builds empathy. We will share recommended reads and explore character traits in order to describe a favourite character.

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