Writing the resolution of a narrative based on 'Jabberwocky'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write the resolution of a narrative based on ‘Jabberwocky’.
Key learning points
- The purpose of the resolution is to resolve a story and to solve any of the characters’ problems.
- A range of sentence types (simple, compound and complex) improves text flow for the reader.
- Notes from a plan can be used to form full sentences.
- Paragraphs are used to indicate the start of a new idea or key moment.
- Direct speech is punctuated using inverted commas. Dialogue moves the action forward.
Keywords
Text flow - how a text is written to keep the reader engaged
Paragraph - a distinct section of a piece of writing, indicated by a new line and an indentation
Direct speech - the words that a character is speaking out loud in a text
Rhetorical question - a question asked to the reader that does not expect an answer
Common misconception
Pupils may find it difficult to use accurate punctuation when writing direct speech that is part of a complex sentence.
Refer to the Year 4 Grammar unit 'Apostrophes and speech punctuation' to support pupils with writing direct speech correctly. Remind pupils to start a new line each time there is a new speaker.
Teacher tip
Give pupils an opportunity to practise writing direct speech as part of a complex sentence on mini-whiteboards ahead of Task B in order to address any misconceptions.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Fill in the missing word: The __________ is the section of a story where the writer brings the story to a close.
Q2.What is the main purpose of the resolution?
Q3.Fill in the missing word: 'You can start a new __________ to signal the start of a new idea or key moment.'
Q4.Which sentences are written in the past tense?
Q5.You can copy out the notes from your plan exactly as they are.
Q6.Which of the following speech sentences is correctly punctuated?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? 'A complex sentence is a sentence consisting of a main clause and a type of subordinate clause.'
Q2.What is the purpose of a rhetorical question?
Q3.Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Q4.Which direct speech sentence is correctly punctuated?
Q5.True or false? This direct speech sentence is correctly punctuated: ''you slayed the Jabberwock exclaimed the man in excitement.
Q6.Which is the adverb in this sentence: Proudly, the young man paraded around with the severed head in his hands.
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