To analyse a film clip and order the story
In this lesson, we will watch the clip that we will use to help us write the story. We will analyse it, before ordering the key parts of the story and writing some sentences.
Unit Overview: The Robin - Narrative Writing
Lessons:
20 lessons
To investigate suffixes (-ate, -en)
In this lesson, we will be investigating the -ate and -en suffixes and set spelling words to learn.
To explore complex sentences
In this lesson, we will explore 'As' complex sentences and have a go at writing our own, based on the clip we watched in the first lesson.
To generate vocabulary
In this lesson, we will watch the clip again and do a range of activities to help us generate vocabulary to describe the characters and the setting. We will use the words we've learnt to write full sentences.
To develop a rich understanding of words associated with the countryside (Part 1)
In this lesson, we will introduce new vocabulary, identify word pairs and synonyms and apply the vocabulary in sentences.
To plan the opening of the story
In this lesson, we will watch the opening of the story and order the key moments. We will plan precise vocabulary for each part, before practising full sentences out loud.
To practise and apply knowledge of suffixes (-ate, -en)
In this lesson, we will be practising and applying knowledge of the -ate and -en suffixes.
To write the opening of the story
In this lesson, we will use our plan to write the opening of the story in short sections. We will finish the lesson by reading aloud our writing.
To plan the build-up of the story
In this lesson, we will watch a short part of the clip and use it to help us plan the build up of the story using precise vocabulary. We will orally rehearse some sentences using vocabulary from our plan.
To write the build-up of the story
In this lesson, we will use our planning from the last lesson to help us write the build up in short parts. We will finish the lesson by reading our paragraph aloud.
To generate vocabulary for the climax
In this lesson, we will watch the climax of the story and use a range of activities to help us generate vocabulary, ready for planning and writing. We will practise writing full sentences.
To investigate suffixes (-tion, -ity, -ness)
In this lesson, we will be investigating the -ity and -ness suffixes and set spelling words to learn.
To develop understanding of complex sentences
In this lesson, we will explore using 'As' adverbial complex sentences and complex sentences that have relative clauses in them. We will practise writing sentences throughout the lesson.
To plan the climax
In this lesson, we will watch the climax of the story and reflect on our vocabulary lesson before planning each section of the climax in parts. We will practise full sentences out loud.
To develop a rich understanding of words associated with the countryside (Part 2)
In this lesson, we will introduce new vocabulary, identify word pairs and synonyms and apply the vocabulary in sentences.
To write the climax
In this lesson, we will watch the clip again, reflect on our vocabulary choices from our planning lesson and use them to write the climax in short parts. We will finish by reading our whole paragraph out loud.
To practise and apply knowledge of suffixes (-tion, -ity, -ness)
In this lesson, we will be practising and applying knowledge of the -ity and -ness suffixes.
To practise editing skills
In this lesson, we will practise a range of editing skills before using them one by one on our own writing.
To plan the ending
In this lesson, we will watch the ending of the clip and plan each part of it in sections. We will finish by practising sentences out loud.
To write the ending
In this lesson, we will use our plans to write the ending of the story in short parts. We will finish by reading our paragraph aloud.
Units in English
- The BFG - Narrative Writing
- Into the Forest by Anthony Browne
- Portia Spiders - Non-Chronological Report
- Mulan by Michaela Morgan
- The Man on the Moon - Narrative Writing
- The Fate of Fausto - Narrative Writing
- The Firework Maker's Daughter by Phillip Pullman
- Monster Pizza - Instructions
- Healthy Food - Persuasive writing
- King of the Sky by Nicola Davies
- The Day the Crayons Quit - Persuasive writing
- Aladdin - Narrative Writing
- The Happy Prince - Narrative Writing
- The Suitcase Kid by Jacqueline Wilson
- How Bees make Honey - Explanation writing
- Angler Fish - Non chronological report
- There's A Boy In The Girls' Bathroom by Louis Sachar
- The Robin - Narrative Writing
- Hansel and Gretel by Anthony Browne
- A Christmas Carol - Narrative writing
- John Lyons - Poetry
- I Was a Rat! by Phillip Pullman
- Chocolate Making - Explanation writing
- Hidden Depths: Exploring the Deep by Chloe Rodes
- The Borrowers - Narrative writing
- The Jabberwocky - Narrative writing
- Walter Tull's Scrapbook by Michaela Morgan
- Journalistic Writing - based on traditional tales
- A Christmas Carol - by Charles Dickens
- Whale Rider - Narrative writing
- How to Train your Dragon - Mixed outcomes
- History VIP: Mary Anning by Kay Barnham
- The British by Benjamin Zephaniah
- Wild Cats - Non-chronological reports
- Oliver - Narrative writing
- Demon Dentist by David Walliams
- School Uniform - Persuasive writing
- Poetry - The Listeners by Walter de la Mare
- The Viewer - Narrative writing
- Macbeth - Narrative writing
- Street Child by Berlie Doherty
- Inspirational figures - Biographical writing
- Mirror by Jeannie Baker
- The Highwayman - Narrative writing
- Sherlock Holmes - Mixed outcomes
- The Giant's Necklace by Michael Morpurgo
- The Windrush - Diary writing
- Holes by Louis Sachar
- Spiderman - Journalistic writing
- The Blitz Survivor Stories
- The Golden Compass - Mixed outcomes
- Greenling by Levi Pinfold
- Rabbit Proof Fence - Narrative writing
- London is the Place for Me by Lord Kitchener
- Important Scientists - Biographical writing
- Goodnight Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian
- Pandas - Non-chronological report
- A Career in Computer Games by Anthony Horowitz
- Grammar Practice
- Journalistic Writing - based on traditional tales
- Angler Fish - Non chronological report
- Aladdin - Narrative Writing
- Healthy Food - Persuasive writing
- The Borrowers - Narrative writing
- How to Train your Dragon - Mixed outcomes
- Chocolate Making - Explanation writing
- Wild Cats - Non-chronological reports
- Sherlock Holmes - Mixed outcomes
- The Highwayman - Narrative writing
- The Happy Prince - Narrative Writing
- Whale Rider - Narrative writing
- School Uniform - Persuasive writing
- The Windrush - Diary writing
- The Viewer - Narrative writing
- Inspirational figures - Biographical writing
- Important Scientists - Biographical writing
- A Christmas Carol - Narrative writing
- The Man on the Moon - Narrative Writing
- Spiderman - Journalistic writing
- The Golden Compass - Mixed outcomes
- The Day the Crayons Quit - Persuasive writing
- Oliver - Narrative writing
- Macbeth - Narrative writing
- Pandas - Non-chronological report
- How Bees make Honey - Explanation writing
- John Lyons - Poetry
- Portia Spiders - Non-Chronological Report
- The Fate of Fausto - Narrative Writing
- The Robin - Narrative Writing
- Rabbit Proof Fence - Narrative writing
- The Jabberwocky - Narrative writing
- Monster Pizza - Instructions
- The BFG - Narrative Writing