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Planning the diet section of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes
Pupil outcome: I can use research to plan the diet section of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes. Key learning points: - Related information is grouped into paragraphs and organised using a subheading. - An introductory sentence...
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More rich vocabulary associated with small or thin words
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'shrivelled', 'squat' and 'willowy' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Shrivelled' is an adjective which means wrinkled or shrunken. - 'Squat' is an adjective which means short...
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More rich vocabulary associated with clumsy or silly words
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'lumbering', 'inept' and 'heavy-handed' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Lumbering' is an adjective which means moving in a slow and heavy way. - 'Inept' is an adjective which...
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Describing the setting in 'The Borrowers'
Pupil outcome: I can write a setting description from ‘The Borrowers’. Key learning points: - The setting of ‘The Borrowers’ is the Clock family home, which is underneath the floorboards of an old, English house. - A preposition of place...
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Writing a section of a narrative based on 'The Borrowers'
Pupil outcome: I can write a section of the build-up of 'The Borrowers'. Key learning points: - In this section of the build-up, suspense is built around Arrietty setting off on her first borrowing expedition. - The use of precise and...
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Writing a section on Portia spiders' appearance for a non-chronological report
Pupil outcome: I can use my plan to write a detailed section about the appearance of the Portia spider. Key learning points: - A subheading signals to the reader what the section is about. - A section about one feature of the report's...
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Four sentence types
Pupil outcome: I can say and write four different sentence structures. Key learning points: - A sentence composed of one main clause is a simple sentence. - A sentence composed of at least two main clauses joined by a co-ordinating...
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Writing the recount section of a journalistic report
Pupil outcome: I can write the recount section of a journalistic report. Key learning points: - The recount section of a journalistic report provides specific details about a news event in chronological order. - The use of notes from a...
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Speech three ways
Pupil outcome: I can accurately punctuate a speech first, speech second or speech interrupted sentence. Key learning points: - Direct speech is the term used for a character speaking out loud in a text. - Inverted commas are the...
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Generating a headline and opening for a persuasive advert
Pupil outcome: I can develop a persuasive headline and opening that hooks the reader. Key learning points: - The headline and opening of a persuasive advert should be eye-catching and hook the reader. - Linguistic techniques like...
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Adverbial, relative and non-finite complex sentences revision
Pupil outcome: I can practise complex sentence test questions. Key learning points: - Any complex sentence is formed of at least one main clause joined to at least one subordinate clause. - There are different types of subordinate...
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Writing the paragraph about the life of King Tut
Pupil outcome: I can write a detailed paragraph about the life of King Tut. Key learning points: - A subheading signals to the reader what the section is about. - A section about one feature of the report's subject contains specific...
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Writing the closing of a journalistic report
Pupil outcome: I can write the closing of a journalistic report. Key learning points: - The closing paragraph of a journalistic report provides the reader with information about what is currently happening. - A shift to present tense is...
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Writing the introduction of a non-chronological report about pandas
Pupil outcome: I can write the introduction of a non-chronological report about pandas using cohesive devices. Key learning points: - A non-chronological report is written to inform the reader about a subject or event out of time order....
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Adverbial complex sentences
Pupil outcome: You can understand that a complex sentence is formed of at least one main clause and any type of subordinate clause. Key learning points: - A word that joins a second idea to a main clause in an adverbial complex sentence...
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More rich vocabulary associated with hot words
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'searing', 'stifling' and 'sweltering' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Searing' is an adjective which means burning or scorching. - 'Stifling' is an adjective which means...
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Rich vocabulary associated with calm and pleasant words
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'balmy', 'dewy' and 'temperate' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Balmy' is an adjective which means mild or warm. - 'Dewy' is an adjective which means moist or damp. -...
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Writing a section about Anglo-Saxon farming for a non-chronological report
Pupil outcome: I can use my plan to write a section about Anglo-Saxon farming. Key learning points: - A subheading signals to the reader what the section is about. - Careful selection of nouns and pronouns ensures cohesion within...
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Writing the climax of 'The Happy Prince'
Pupil outcome: I can write the climax of ‘The Happy Prince’. Key learning points: - Direct speech is punctuated using inverted commas. Dialogue moves the action forward. - Notes from a plan are used to form full sentences. - A range of...
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More rich vocabulary associated with calm and pleasant words
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'rustling', 'serene' and 'tranquil' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Rustling' is an adjective which means crackling or swishing. - 'Serene' is an adjective which means peaceful...
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Understanding the poem ‘Mother, any distance’ by Simon Armitage
Pupil outcome: I can explain how Armitage presents the distance that emerges within the parental relationship over time. Key learning points: - Armitage describes a mother helping her son move into his own home as he reaches adulthood. -...
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Editing descriptive writing based on ‘A monster within’
Pupil outcome: I can edit, revise and rewrite my descriptive writing. Key learning points: - Editing is the process of making technical corrections to a piece of writing. - Accurate spelling, punctuation and grammar is essential to help...
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Writing the diet section of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes
Pupil outcome: I can use my plan to write the diet section of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes. Key learning points: - A section of a non-chronological report contains specific information for the reader. - Writers can use a...
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Writing part 1 of the climax of 'The Firework Maker's Daughter'
Pupil outcome: I can write a well-structured paragraph for part 1 of the climax. Key learning points: - The purpose of the climax is to describe the main action and take the suspense and excitement to its highest point. - Precise and...