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Planning the introduction of a persuasive letter about school uniform
Pupil outcome: I can plan the introduction of a persuasive letter about school uniform. Key learning points: - A formal letter should be written using a formal tone. - Formal writing can be identified by its serious, unemotional and...
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Planning and writing the conclusion of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text
Pupil outcome: I can plan and write the conclusion of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text. Key learning points: - The conclusion is the final paragraph of a persuasive letter. - Information in the conclusion should be general. -...
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Identifying features of a diary entry to write from 'How To Train Your Dragon'
Pupil outcome: I can identify and analyse layout and linguistic features of a diary entry. Key learning points: - A diary entry is a type of recount written in the first person. - A diary entry is informal in its tone. - The purpose of a...
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Planning and writing the conclusion of an essay about the Windrush
Pupil outcome: I can use my research and understanding of this historical event to plan and write the conclusion of an essay. Key learning points: - The conclusion is the final paragraph of a non-fiction text. - Information in the...
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Planning and writing the introduction of an essay about the Windrush
Pupil outcome: I can use my research and understanding of this historical event to plan and write the introduction of an essay. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when it is planned. - Understanding the question is...
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Deciding the purpose of a speech
Pupil outcome: I can decide the purpose of a speech. Key learning points: - The purpose of your speech is the reason why you are speaking. - Speeches often try to persuade an audience to agree with its main themes. - Speeches can inform...
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Identifying features of an essay in preparation for writing about the Windrush
Pupil outcome: I can identify the features of an essay in preparation for writing about the Windrush. Key learning points: - The purpose of an essay can be to present a coherent argument in response to a question. - To meet its purpose...
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Plan and write the introduction of an essay about early Islamic civilisation
Pupil outcome: I can use my research and understanding of this time period in history to plan and write the introduction of an essay. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when it is planned. - Understanding the essay title...
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Planning and writing the introduction of a biography about Harriet Tubman
Pupil outcome: I can use my research about Harriet Tubman’s life to help me plan and write the introduction of a biography. Key learning points: - The introduction provides the reader with general information about who the biography is...
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Planning and writing the conclusion of an essay about early Islamic civilisation
Pupil outcome: I can use my research and understanding of this historical period to plan and write the conclusion of an essay. Key learning points: - The conclusion is the final paragraph of a non-fiction text. - Information in the...
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Planning the conclusion of a non-chronological report about tigers
Pupil outcome: I can plan the conclusion of a non-chronological report about tigers. Key learning points: - The conclusion is the final paragraph of a non-chronological report. - Information in the conclusion should be general. - Writers...
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Structural features of a non-chronological report
Pupil outcome: I can identify the structure of a non-chronological report. Key learning points: - A non-chronological report is a non-fiction text that informs about a subject or event. - An introduction, two sections and a conclusion is...
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Understanding the purpose, layout and features of a persuasive letter
Pupil outcome: I can identify the purpose and features of a persuasive letter in preparation for writing based on ‘Front Desk’. Key learning points: - To persuade is to convince someone to do something through reasoning or argument. - A...
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Analysing the features of a diary entry
Pupil outcome: I can identify and analyse the layout and linguistic features of a diary entry. Key learning points: - The purpose of a diary entry is to recount important experiences and express feelings. - A diary entry follows a...
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The features of a persuasive letter
Pupil outcome: I can identify the layout and linguistic features of a persuasive letter. Key learning points: - The purpose of a persuasive letter is to try to convince someone to do something or to change their mind or behaviour. -...
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Identifying features of a persuasive letter
Pupil outcome: I can identify the features of a persuasive letter. Key learning points: - The purpose of a persuasive letter is to change someone’s mind or behaviour or convince them about something. - A persuasive letter is often formal...
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Building comprehension of 'Curiosity' through rich discussion
Pupil outcome: I can answer a range of comprehension questions on 'Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover'. Key learning points: - The Curiosity rover’s landing was very complex; there were lots of stages involved. - Once it had landed...
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Constructing an argument about Othello as a tragic hero
Pupil outcome: I can construct a clear argument about Othello as a tragic hero. Key learning points: - Introductions could follow the three-part structure. - The thesis statement should address the writer's purpose or message, in...
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Identifying the features of a non-chronological report in preparation for writing about tigers
Pupil outcome: I can identify the features of a non-chronological report. Key learning points: - A non-chronological report is a type of non-fiction text. - The purpose of a non-chronological report is to inform the reader about a...
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Writing the conclusion of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes
Pupil outcome: I can write the conclusion of a non-chronological report about aye-ayes. Key learning points: - The conclusion is the final paragraph of a non-chronological report. - The purpose of the conclusion is to summarise the key...
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Identifying features of an essay for writing about early Islamic civilisation
Pupil outcome: I can identify the features of an essay in preparation for writing about early Islamic civilisation. Key learning points: - The purpose of an essay can be to present a coherent argument in response to a question or...
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Identifying the features of a non-chronological report in preparation for writing about aye-ayes
Pupil outcome: I can identify the features of a non-chronological report. Key learning points: - a non-chronological report is a type of non-fiction text - the purpose of a non-chronological report is to inform the reader about a...
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Levers and linkages in products
Pupil outcome: I can identify different linkages within existing products. Key learning points: - Interactive books have a variety of linkages inside them. - Linkages are chosen to carry out a purpose in a product. - Analysis of existing...
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Three ways for co-ordination in compound sentences
Pupil outcome: You can use each of the three co-ordinating conjunctions. Key learning points: - A simple sentence is a main clause about one idea. - A compound sentence is a sentence formed of two main clauses and a joining word. -...