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Writing the middle of the story: 'The Magic Porridge Pot'
I can write the middle of the story.
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Year 1
Writing the middle of the story: 'The Magic Porridge Pot'
I can write the middle of the story.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Sequencing language can be used at the start of a sentence, such as 'Suddenly,'
- The middle of a story introduces the main plot and problem, such as the porridge overflowing
- Rehearsing a sentence out loud before writing it helps us to remember it
- Reading a sentence back after writing helps to check it makes sense
- Using an exclamation mark at the end shows shock or excitement
Keywords
Plot - what happens in the story
Middle - the section of something in between the beginning and end
Problem - an issue arising
Exclamation mark - a punctuation mark used to express strong emotion
Verb - a doing or being word
Common misconception
Pupils may want to use an exclamation mark for every sentence or overuse them.
When you introduce exclamation marks, 'give' each child one exclamation mark to put in their pockets. Tell them they can only have one, so they should only get it out of their pocket when they think it is the best place to use it.
Consider the pupils you are teaching and what they are able to write. If necessary, adapt the outcome for some children to stick to writing one sentence per picture. Provide as many scaffolds as necessary, including repeated sentence stems and word banks.
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which word is the adjective in this sentence: Jin lived in a tiny village.
lived
village
Q2.
Match the word to the word class from this sentence: She ran through the leafy forest.
verb
adjective
noun
Q3.
Choose the correct word to complete this sentence: Fairy tales are...
non-fiction
poems
authors
Q4.
Choose the correct word to complete this sentence: Every sentence starts with a...
full stop
noun
adjective
Q5.
Identify the verbs.
she
home
Q6.
Order these events that take place in the story 'The Magic Porridge Pot'.
Exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which sentences end in exclamation marks?
Jin was amazed.
She met an old woman.
Q2.
Which is the correct definition of a verb?
a naming word for people, places and things
describes a noun
Q3.
Identify the sentences that include sequencing language.
Jin whispered the magic words.
The pot made tasty porridge.
Q4.
Which verb would best fill the gap in this sentence: Jin __________ home.
cooked
played
talked
Q5.
Identify the sentence that make complete sense.
The porridge the village.
The porridge flooded village.
The flooded the village.
Q6.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
the pot burst with porridge.
The pot burst with porridge
the pot burst with porridge!
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