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Whale Rider - Narrative writing

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    To learn about Maori culture

    In this lesson, we will learn about Maori culture and traditions in preparation for writing a narrative based on the film 'Whale Rider'.
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    To investigate suffixes (-ify -ise)

    In this lesson, we will be investigating the -ify and -ise suffixes.
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    To revise simple, compound and complex sentences

    In this lesson, we will revise the components of simple, compound and complex sentences. We will identify examples of each type and write our own.
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    To develop an understanding of the main characters in a film

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    To develop a rich understanding of words associated with eyes

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    To plan a narrative build-up

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    To practise and apply knowledge of suffixes (-ify -ise)

    In this lesson, we will practise and apply our knowledge of the -ify and -ise suffixes.
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    1 Video

    To practise punctuating speech

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    To write a narrative build-up

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    To analyse a visual film clip

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    To plan a narrative climax

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    To write a narrative climax

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    To plan a narrative resolution

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    To write a narrative resolution

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    To develop reading for pleasure through book recommendations

    In this lesson, we will develop reading for pleasure through book recommendations. We will focus on nonfiction and picture books. We will then generate our own recommendations to share with other people.
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