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'When the Sky Falls': narrative and journalistic report writing

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Understanding the structure and historical context of ‘When the Sky Falls’

I can identify the structure of the story in ‘When the Sky Falls’ and I can describe the historical context of the climax of the book.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Generating ideas for a narrative climax scene in 'When The Sky Falls'

I can generate ideas for writing part of the climax of ‘When the Sky Falls’, including descriptive and emotional details.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Planning a narrative climax scene in 'When The Sky Falls'

I can plan the structure and content of a section of a narrative climax, including specific vocabulary for effect.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Writing the first half of a narrative climax scene in 'When The Sky Falls'

I can write the first half of a narrative climax scene in ’When The Sky Falls’, using a range of techniques to build tension and show fast-paced action.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Writing the second half of a narrative climax scene in 'When The Sky Falls'

I can write the second half of a narrative climax scene in ’When The Sky Falls’, using a range of techniques to build tension and show fast-paced action.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Generating ideas for a journalistic report based on 'When the Sky Falls'

I can summarise the events of the resolution of ‘When the Sky Falls’ and gather different perspectives on the events in role as a journalist.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Planning a journalistic report based on 'When The Sky Falls'

I can plan the structure and content of a journalistic report based on the events in the resolution of 'When the Sky Falls'.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Writing the first half of a journalistic report based on 'When The Sky Falls'

I can write the introduction and first two main paragraphs of a journalistic report about the events in the resolution of 'When the Sky Falls'.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Writing the second half of a journalistic report based on 'When The Sky Falls'

I can write the final main paragraph and conclusion of a journalistic report about the events in the resolution of 'When the Sky Falls'.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Self-editing a journalistic report based on 'When The Sky Falls'

I can edit my own journalistic report based on ‘When the Sky Falls’, aiming to improve the punctuation, text cohesion and vocabulary.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

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