an author is responsible for crafting the words that make up a text.

Characters and plot in the story 'Ada Twist, Scientist'

English

In this unit, pupils applied their learning about descriptive writing to write a detailed character description of the character and themselves. In 'Otherwise', pupils will build on this by describing what they see on film.

In 'School Trip Recount', pupils described their feelings, activities and journey of a school trip. In this unit, pupils will build on this by writing a more detailed character description of themselves based on personal experiences.

'Ada Twist Scientist': reading and writing

an explanation about what the book is about

Which of these things are on the front cover of 'Ada Twist, Scientist' by Andrea Beaty?

Which of these adjectives describe how 'Ada Twist' looks on the front cover?

I can use the illustrations and the title to help me make a prediction. 

Every person's prediction has to be the same. 

I can link knowledge of the world that I know to help me make a prediction. 

I can think of other books written by the same author to make a prediction. 

You always make a prediction after reading the whole book. 

Which of these statements are true about making predictions?

Which of these are stories by Andrea Beaty?

a little girl with science goggles and a boy looking confused

Match the part of the front cover to its description from 'Ada Twist, Scientist' by Andrea Beaty.

a person who draws the pictures in a story

a guess using what we know about what a story might be about

Which word can you use to explain why you think something?

Which of these are adjectives to describe someone's appearance?

Which of these are adjectives to describe someone's personality?

Which of these can we use to make a prediction?

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Characters and plot in the story 'Ada Twist, Scientist'

Lesson outcome