Writing the build-up of 'The Happy Prince'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write the build-up of 'The Happy Prince'.
Key learning points
- Direct speech is punctuated using inverted commas. Dialogue moves the action forward.
- Notes from a plan are used to form full sentences.
- A range of sentence types (simple, compound and complex) improves text flow for the reader.
- A relative complex sentence is formed of a main clause that is interrupted by a relative clause.
- Singular possession is shown by use of an apostrophe.
Keywords
Text flow - how a text is written to keep the reader engaged
Apostrophe for possession - a punctuation mark used to show if a noun belongs to another noun
Relative clause - a type of subordinate clause that starts with a relative pronoun
Direct speech - shows that a character is speaking out loud in a text
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle with how to apply the comma rule in a relative complex sentence.
Provide a visual scaffold of a relative complex sentence. Ask children to identify the relative pronoun that begins the relative clause and ensure that the visual highlights the comma rule.
Teacher tip
Refer to the Year 4 Grammar unit 'Apostrophes and speech punctuation' to support pupils with writing direct speech correctly and using apostrophes for possession accurately.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which sentence is written in the past tense?
Q2.You can copy out the notes from your plan exactly as they are.
Q3.Which of the following is a simple sentence?
Q4.Order the four key moments of the build-up chronologically.
Q5.What is the name of the punctuation mark used in direct speech to indicate when the words being spoken start and finish?
Q6.What is an adverbial complex sentence?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Fill in the missing word: The __________ is the section of a story where the writer develops the main characters and builds up the excitement. It is often a very tense section.
Q2.True or false? 'A complex sentence is a sentence consisting of a main clause and a subordinate clause.'
Q3.Which of these relative complex sentences is punctuated correctly?
Q4.Which direct speech sentence is correctly punctuated?
Q5.True or false? This direct speech sentence is correctly punctuated: the selfless prince exclaimed ''Another girl needs our help!''
Q6.Which noun phrase uses an apostrophe for possession correctly?
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