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To build knowledge of the historical context of the narrative
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In this lesson, we will establish what a homophone is and explore some of the types of word class homophones can be. Ten spelling words will be explained and set to learn.
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In this lesson, we will be learning about clauses, simple sentences, coordinating conjunctions and compound sentences.
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To generate descriptive vocabulary
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To develop a rich understanding of words associated with cities
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In this lesson, we will revisit clauses, simple sentences, coordinating conjunctions and compound sentences. We will also apply our knowledge by writing a range of simple and compound sentences using different coordinating conjunctions.
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In this lesson, we will recap what a homophone is, revisit the 10 spelling words set and learn a spelling practise strategy. The 10 spelling words will also be tested at the end.
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In this lesson, we will bring together all of our learning so far to write the first paragraph of our setting description.
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In this lesson, we will step inside Sherlock's office at 221b Baker Street and finally see what lies behind the mysterious front door. We will develop our knowledge of clauses and phrases, and generate descriptive vocabulary about Sherlock's office.
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In this lesson, we will be learning about complex sentences, reading a model write, adding to our vocab mind maps from last lesson and writing our description of Sherlock's office.
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In this lesson, we will learn about and generate descriptive vocabulary (including show-not-tell) for the main characters.
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In this lesson, we will explore the rules associated with adding the suffixes -ed and -ing. 10 spelling words will be explained and set to learn.
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In this lesson, we will learn about clauses, main clauses, subordinate clauses, subordinating conjunctions and how to structure complex sentences.
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In this lesson, we will use our descriptive vocabulary from lesson 11 to write our character description
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To develop a rich understanding of words associated with looking or seeing
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In this lesson, we will explore punctuating speech first sentences. We will also consider how we can select vocabulary to make our speech sentences more precise for our reader.
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In this lesson, we will recap the rules associated with adding the suffixes -ed and -ing and learn a spelling practice strategy. The 10 spelling words set in the previous lesson will be revisited and tested.
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In this lesson, we will develop our understanding of punctuating speech by learning about speech second sentences. We will then apply our knowledge of writing speech sentences by adding these to our character description.
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In this lesson, we will focus on editing and improving our writing so far, particularly focusing on the skills we have learnt in this unit.
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In this lesson, we will use some of the imagery and contextual knowledge they have developed about Victorian London to independently write a suspense story.
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