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Comparing emotions and feelings in 'Paddington'
Pupil outcome: I can choose appropriate adjectives to show the range of Paddington's emotions throughout the story. Key learning points: - A character's emotions can change at different points of the story. - An emotion describes how...
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Adjectives: to describe
Pupil outcome: I can define and identify an adjective. Key learning points: - Adjectives are words that describe nouns. - Adjectives can describe singular or plural common nouns. - Adjectives can describe proper nouns. - An adjective...
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Writing the end of the story: 'The Magic Porridge Pot'
Pupil outcome: I can write the end of the story. Key learning points: - The last sequencing word used should show the story is coming to a close, such as 'Last,' or 'Finally,' - The ending of a story usually solves the problem and ends...
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Using and spelling suffixes: -ful
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffix -ful. Key learning points: - A suffix is a letter or group of letters at the end of a word which creates another word. - If the suffix starts with a consonant letter, it is usually added...
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Spelling words with the -able suffix
Pupil outcome: I can spell words with the suffix -able and -ably. Key learning points: - The -able and -ably endings are the most common spellings for this sound and are therefore the best bet. - Removing the -able suffix generally...
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Practise and apply spelling words with the suffixes "-er" and "-est"
Pupil outcome: I can use a range of strategies to practise spelling words using the suffixes -er and -est. Key learning points: - -er and -est are suffixes that can be used to change the meaning of a root word. - The strategy 'big...
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Adding the suffix -ery
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffix -ery. Key learning points: - The suffix -ery often turns words into nouns. - When the root word is obvious, the suffix -ery is often used. - When the root word ends in 'e', remove the 'e'...
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Spelling words with the suffix -ous and -cious
Pupil outcome: I can spell words with the suffix -cious. Key learning points: - There are four spelling rules when adding -ous to a root word. - If the root word ends in 'ce', use the suffix -cious - The suffix -cious generally turns a...
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Adding the suffix -al
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffix -al. Key learning points: - The suffix -al often turns nouns into adjectives. - When the root word ends in ‘e’, remove the ‘e’ and add the suffix. - There are many ways to represent the...
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French-derived spellings: 'gue' (g) and 'que' (k)
Pupil outcome: I can spell /g/ and /k/ sounds using the French derived spellings 'gue' and 'que'. Key learning points: - Words that contain the /g/ sound spelt 'gue' often come from the French language. - Words that contain the /k/ sound...
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Rich vocabulary associated with clumsy or silly words
Pupil outcome: I can use the words 'blundering', 'bumbling' and 'butterfingered' effectively in multiple contexts. Key learning points: - 'Blundering' is an adjective which means goofy or clumsy. - 'Bumbling' is an adjective which means...
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Using evidence from 'Ada Twist, Scientist' to write a character description
Pupil outcome: I can write descriptive sentences about the main character of a story. Key learning points: - A character description can be generated using evidence from the text - We know that Ada is curious because she asks lots of...
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Rich vocabulary associated with a house
Pupil outcome: I can effectively use the words ‘dilapidated’, ‘palatial’ and other rich vocabulary associated with a house. Key learning points: - 'Dilapidated' is an adjective which means run-down or shabby. - 'Palatial' is an adjective...
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Describing the setting in 'Anna Hibiscus' Song'
Pupil outcome: I can describe a setting using a range of adjectives. Key learning points: - Senses can be used to describe and imagine a setting - When using two adjectives, a comma is placed in between them, such as 'warm, vibrant...
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Thinking from the character's perspective in 'Anna Hibiscus' Song'
Pupil outcome: I can think from someone else's perspective. Key learning points: - One way of inferring a character's feelings is looking at their expressions in an illustration - One way of inferring a character's feelings is reading...
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Writing simple sentences about people who help us
Pupil outcome: I can write a sentence about people who help me. Key learning points: - A sentence is one idea that makes complete sense - A space must be left in between each word so someone can read our writing - Sounding out a word...
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Describing yourself
Pupil outcome: I can describe my own skills and personality in a sentence. Key learning points: - An adjective describes a noun, including ourselves, such as "I am helpful." - Adjectives are describing words - A person's character traits...
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Character description of a family member
Pupil outcome: I can describe a member of my family using adjectives and adverbs. Key learning points: - Vocabulary can be generated and used in different ways using a word bank - Adjectives describe a noun - When using two adjectives, a...
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Comparing adjectives and adverbs to show emotion
Pupil outcome: I can choose appropriate adjectives and adverbs to show a range of emotions. Key learning points: - Emotions can be different and shown in different ways, so descriptions must be chosen carefully - An emotion describes how...
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Generating vocabulary for an explanation text on the process of mummification
Pupil outcome: I can generate ambitious, subject-specific vocabulary to include in an explanation text. Key learning points: - Precise vocabulary is used to accurately describe the complex process of mummification. - Adjective choices...
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Generating vocabulary for an explanation text about how bees make honey
Pupil outcome: I can generate ambitious, subject-specific vocabulary to include in an explanation text. Key learning points: - Precise vocabulary is used to accurately describe the complex process of making honey. - Adjective choices are...
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Developing storytelling vocabulary
Pupil outcome: I can develop precise and descriptive vocabulary to enhance the storytelling process. Key learning points: - There is some vocabulary that is commonly used when retelling a story, particularly a fairy tale. - 'Goldilocks...
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Adding the suffix -ary
Pupil outcome: I can spell words using the suffix -ary. Key learning points: - The suffix -ary often turns words into nouns or adjectives. - Some words end in -ary with no clear root word. - Thinking about word families can help with...
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Spelling words with the -ible suffix
Pupil outcome: I can spell words with the suffix -ible and -ibly. Key learning points: - The suffix -ible is common if a complete root word cannot be heard before it, e.g. legible, invincible. - If there is an obvious root, the suffix...