Year 8

Past simple tense, subordinate clauses, punctuating conjunctions and lists

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    In this lesson, we will learn how to speak and write about things that have happened in the past. We will look at the past simple tense and practise using it. We will then apply that knowledge in a piece of creative writing.
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    In this lesson, we will explore pronouns: what are they and how can we use them properly in our writing?
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    In this lesson, we will learn how to structure our sentences when writing about when and where things happen. We will also learn how to use punctuation in these sentences.
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    In this lesson, we will learn about conjunctions we can use with subordinate clauses. By the end of the lesson, we will also be able to punctuate sentences using conjunctions correctly.
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    In this lesson, we will learn about some more conjunctions and how to punctuate them correctly when using them in sentences. We will then apply that knowledge in a piece of creative writing.
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    In this lesson, we will learn how to use punctuation when writing lists. We will then apply that knowledge in a short piece of creative writing.
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