Writing sentences about a special item based on 'The Proudest Blue'
I can write a sequence of sentences about a special item.
Writing sentences about a special item based on 'The Proudest Blue'
I can write a sequence of sentences about a special item.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Notes from a written plan support in writing a sequence of senences.
- Co-ordination can be used to join two simple sentences that carry equal importance.
- Subordination can be used to stretch a main clause and explain ideas to the reader.
- Fronted adverbials followed by a comma can be used to sequence sentences and add detail to the main clause.
Keywords
Co-ordination - joining two simple sentences with 'and', 'but' or 'or'
Subordination - joining a simple sentence with a second idea of lower importance
Fronted adverbial - a sentence starter followed by a comma
Sequence - a particular order in which things follow each other
Common misconception
Students commonly forget the comma after fronted adverbials.
Model sentences including fronted adverbials missing the comma and ask students to spot the punctuation error.
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Equipment
You will need a copy of the 2020 Andersen Press edition of ‘The Proudest Blue’ by Ibtihaj Muhammad for this lesson.
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