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Bullet points
Pupil outcome: I can use bullet points to lay out key information clearly in a non-fiction text. Key learning points: - Bullet points are useful to lay out key information clearly in a non-fiction text. - Bullet points space information...
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Colons: second function
Pupil outcome: I can use the colon to introduce an explanation. Key learning points: - A colon is a piece of punctuation with more than one purpose. - A colon is always placed after a main clause. - A colon can introduce an explanation...
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Writing further specific sections of a non-chronological report about pandas
Pupil outcome: I can write the ‘habitat’ and ‘diet’ sections of a non-chronological report about pandas, using a range of cohesive devices. Key learning points: - Information in a section becomes more specific and detailed as the section...
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Writing specific sections of a non-chronological report about a penguin
Pupil outcome: I can write the ‘appearance’ and ‘adaptations’ sections of a non-chronological report about macaroni penguins, using a range of cohesive devices. Key learning points: - Information in a section becomes more specific and...
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Exploring cohesive devices in non-chronological reports
Pupil outcome: I can identify cohesive devices that are used in a non-chronological report about a shark. Key learning points: - Text cohesion refers to how a text flows together to maintain the interest of the reader. - We can improve...
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Writing specific sections of a non-chronological report about pandas
Pupil outcome: I can write the ‘appearance’ and ‘adaptations’ sections of a non-chronological report about pandas, using a range of cohesive devices. Key learning points: - Information in a section becomes more specific and detailed as...
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Three sentence types
Pupil outcome: I can say and write three different sentence structures. Key learning points: - A sentence composed of one main clause is a simple sentence. - There are four types of simple sentence: statement, question, command and...
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Writing the introduction to a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes
Pupil outcome: I can write the introduction to a persuasive letter, including a clear summary of the problem. Key learning points: - The introduction to a persuasive letter will primarily focus on summarising the purpose of the letter. -...
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Writing the second half of the climax and resolution of 'Beowulf and the dragon'
Pupil outcome: I can write the second half of the climax and resolution of ‘Beowulf and the dragon’, using a range of cohesive devices to connect ideas and using techniques to increase pace and tension. Key learning points: - Writing is...
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Writing the first half of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'
Pupil outcome: I can write the first half of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when structure, content and vocabulary is planned. - Oral rehearsal is an important step in the...
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Un viaje escolar: irregular preterite stems, preterite 'ir', 'hacer'
Pupil outcome: I can use irregular verbs in the preterite when talking about a school trip. Key learning points: - Knowing a word means you can understand it in listening and reading but also use it in speaking and writing. - Formation...
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Expanding Sentences {Sentence Writing}
In this video, we explore how to expand sentences effectively—a crucial step in building strong writing skills for students of all ages. Whether you're a classroom teacher or homeschool parent this video will give you practical...
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Scrambled Sentences {Sentence Writing}
In this educational video, we will discover an engaging way to help students improve their writing skills by practicing scrambled sentences. This interactive activity is designed to teach kids how to form complete, grammatically correct...
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Sentences vs. Fragments {Sentence Writing}
In this video, we break down the key differences between complete sentences and sentence fragments. Whether you're a beginner learning English or helping students in their beginning writing skills, this video will help you understand the...
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Subjects and Predicates
Mr. Griot teaches how to identify the subject and predicate of a sentence and models how to write sentences with correct subjects and predicates.
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Fragments, Run-ons, and Complete Sentences
Mr. Griot provides an overview of sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and complete sentences.
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Nonfiction Expository Writing: Revision
Mr. Griot describes how to revise a nonfiction expository writing essay.
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Can You Fix It?
Mr. Griot reviews complete sentences and shows how to identify and correct sentence fragments and run-on sentences. He then uses a game format to practice using these skills.
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Review for You: Sentences
Mr. Griot reviews complete sentences, fragments, and run-on sentences.
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Review for You: Complete Sentences and Fragments
Mr. Griot reviews how to identify sentence fragments as opposed to a complete sentence. He also reviews finding the subject and predicates in a sentence as well as identifying the type of sentence if it is complete.
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For the Love of Grammar
Mr. Griot defines and gives examples of nouns, verbs, and articles. He also explains the difference between sentence fragments and complete sentences.
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Review for You: Fragment, Run-on, and Complete Sentences
Mr. Griot reviews the components of a sentence and practices identifying complete sentences, sentence fragments, and run on sentences.
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Solving Word Problems with Inequalities
Mr. Addit solves word problems by writing inequalities.
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Grammar and Usage Edits
"Grammar and Usage Edits" provides examples of mistakes that must be revised to correct errors in grammar and usage in writing.