Year 3

The Man on the Moon - Narrative Writing

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Lessons (15)

To develop initial responses

In this lesson, we will watch a visual literacy clip and develop initial responses.

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To investigate suffixes: -y suffix

In this lesson, we will explore the rules associated with adding the suffix -y to nouns to form adjectives. Ten spelling words will be explained and set to learn.

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To explore complex sentences

In this lesson, we will we learn about complex sentences and we will practise writing some complex sentences.

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To describe two contrasting settings and characters

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To develop a rich understanding of words associated with sadness

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To write the opening of a narrative

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To practise and apply knowledge of suffixes: -y suffix, including test

In this lesson, we will practise the rules associated with adding the suffix -y. We will learn how to practise using the 'Look, Cover, Write, Check' strategy and will test the words previously set to learn.

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To plan the build-up of a narrative

In this lesson, we will develop vocabulary to be used in the build-up of a narrative.

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To write a range of sentences for the build-up of a narrative

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To write the first part of the build-up of a narrative

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To write the second part of the build-up of a narrative

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To plan the climax of a narrative

In this lesson, we will plan the climax of a narrative. We will look at the purpose of a climax, what its role is in a narrative and generate vocabulary we can use for this part of our writing.

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To write the climax of a narrative

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To edit the climax of a narrative

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To develop reading for pleasure through personal reflection

In this lesson, we will reflect on what reading for pleasure means. We will spend time thinking about different texts that are important to us and create a 'Reading River' to show our own personal journeys in reading.

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