Writing part two of the main body of a diary entry
I can use a plan to write part two of the main body of a diary entry based on ‘How To Train Your Dragon’.
Writing part two of the main body of a diary entry
I can use a plan to write part two of the main body of a diary entry based on ‘How To Train Your Dragon’.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The purpose of the main body is to describe events, thoughts and feelings in detail.
- Using a variety of sentence types and structures enhances text cohesion.
- Informal tone can be achieved through use of contractions and exclamations.
- Adverbials of time can be used to sequence events.
Keywords
Relative complex sentence - a sentence formed of a main clause and a relative subordinate clause
Relative clause - a type of subordinate clause that starts with a relative pronoun
Non-finite complex sentence - a sentence formed of a main clause and a non-finite subordinate clause
Non-finite clause - a type of subordinate clause that can start with a verb in the progressive tense
Common misconception
Pupils may over-use one type of sentence, leading to poor text cohesion.
The range of sentence types are reviewed in learning cycle one with relative and non-finite complex sentences reviewed in detail. Encourage pupils to vary the placement of the subordinate clause in their complex sentences to enhance text cohesion.
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To help you plan your year 5 english lesson on: Writing part two of the main body of a diary entry, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
a sentence formed of one main clause
a sentence formed of two main clauses
a sentence formed of a main clause and a type of subordinate clause
I was sure that I was about to die.
The dragon roared and it fixed its gaze on me.
As it drew closer, I froze.
Exit quiz
6 Questions
a sentence formed of a main clause and a relative subordinate clause
a type of subordinate clause that begins with a relative pronoun
a sentence formed of a main and a non-finite subordinate clause
a subordinate clause that begins with a verb in the progressive tense
contains a verb and makes sense on its own
contains a verb and does not make sense on its own
a type of subordinate clause that starts with a relative pronoun
formed of a main and an adverbial subordinate clause
formed of a main and a relative subordinate clause
formed of a main and a non-finite subordinate clause
As it gazed at me, I shuddered.
I grabbed a shield, which felt heavy in my arms.
Flying around the arena, the dragon roared angrily.