Editing narrative writing based on 'How To Train Your Dragon'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can edit my narrative writing based on 'How To Train Your Dragon'.
Key learning points
- Editing is a vital element of the writing process.
- When editing, we must be selective about which parts of our writing to improve.
- When editing, we can focus on punctuation, sentence structure, vocabulary and spelling.
Keywords
Editing - the process of improving writing to improve text flow and overall quality
Grammar - the set of rules that govern a language
Punctuation - a set of standardised symbols and marks used in written language to structure sentences
Sentence structure - the way that words are arranged within sentences to convey meaning
Vocabulary - the language choices made by a writer
Common misconception
Pupils may find it difficult to identify which elements of their writing to edit.
Ensure that pupils know the difference between different punctuation marks, different sentence structures, the meaning of 'ambitious vocabulary' and the age-appropriate spelling rules.
Teacher tip
Having pupils edit with a peer in mixed ability pairings may lead to a more thorough editing process.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these does 'text cohesion' mean?
Q2.Match the terms to their definitions:
a set of standardised symbols and marks to structure sentences
language choices made by a writer
how words are arranged within sentences to convey meaning
Q3.Select the sentence that uses apostrophes for singular possession correctly.
Q4.Select the sentence that uses apostrophes for plural possession correctly.
Q5.Match the fronted adverbial types to their examples:
At that moment,
On the hillside,
With a wild roar,
Q6.Match the subordinate clauses to their examples.
as the wind howled
gazing up at the skies above
who valiantly defended their livestock
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions:
the process of improving writing to improve text flow
the set of rules that govern a language
standardised symbols and marks used in written language
how words are arranged and organised to convey meaning
the language choices made by the writer
Q2.Which of these is a function of a comma?
Q3.Which of these are types of language choice that you would use in a narrative opening?
Q4.Which of these are part of the editing process?
Q5.Select the correct spelling.
Q6.Select the fronted adverbials from the list:
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