Writing the first half of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write the first half of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'.
Key learning points
- Writing is most successful when structure, content and vocabulary is planned.
- Oral rehearsal is an important step in the writing process.
- Fronted adverbials of place, prepositions and precise vocabulary paint the picture for a reader.
- Complex sentences can be used to show the connections between ideas.
- We can show the historical context of our setting by referring to items from the time period.
Keywords
Fronted adverbial of place - a sentence starter that tells the reader where something is or happens
Preposition - word or words that tell the reader where a noun is
Complex sentence - a sentence composed of a main clause and any subordinate clause
Historical context - the events, lifestyle and living conditions that existed at a particular time in history
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to convert notes into complete sentences.
Provide lots of time for oral rehearsal at each stage of the lesson and ensure children have access to vocabulary and plans used earlier in the unit.
Teacher tip
If pupils are not secure in using complex sentences, refer to our Year 6 Grammar unit 'Using five sentence types'. One slide is left lined so that you can complete shared writing with the class. You may wish to do this for the second paragraph too.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these sentences are in a present tense?
Q2.Which of the following are preposition phrases?
Q3.Which words in the following sentence are adjectives? 'Imposing buildings tower over serene streets.'
Q4.Which of the following descriptions shows the use of the 'seeing' sense?
Q5.Which description best shows the luxurious mood of wealthy Victorian London?
Q6.Which adjectives below best suit a description of the slums?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following are complex sentences?
Q2.Which sentence starts with a fronted adverbial?
Q3.What features can be seen in the following sentence? 'On the other, the dilapidated slums huddle, overflowing with misery.'
Q4.What features can be seen in the following sentence? 'Market vendors bellow as an omnibus trundles past, clattering across the cobbles.'
Q5.What type of complex sentence has been used to combine these two ideas in the following sentence? 'The river snakes through London, winding lazily through the chaos.'
Q6.Which sentences contain a preposition phrase?
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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