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'Jack and the Beanstalk': reading and writing

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Exploring the genre of fairy tales in 'Jack and the Beanstalk'

I can name the features of a traditional tale.

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Character description of the giant in 'Jack and the Beanstalk'

I can join two ideas together when describing the giant.

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Character description of Jack in 'Jack and the Beanstalk'

I can join two ideas together when describing Jack.

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Thinking from different perspectives: 'Jack and the Beanstalk'

I can think from the perspective of different characters.

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Expressing an opinion about events and themes in ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’

I can express my opinion about a character's actions.

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Retelling 'Jack and the Beanstalk' and using a story mountain

I can plan a story using a story mountain.

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Writing the beginning of a story, introducing character and setting: 'Jack and the Beanstalk'

I can write the beginning of a traditional tale, introducing the characters and setting.

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Writing the middle, building suspense: 'Jack and the Beanstalk'

I can write the middle of a traditional tale.

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Writing the end of the story, building suspense: 'Jack and the Beanstalk'

I can write the end of a traditional tale, building suspense.

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