Writing the first half of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'
I can write the first half of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'.
Writing the first half of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'
I can write the first half of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Writing is most successful when structure, content and vocabulary is planned.
- Oral rehearsal is an important step in the writing process.
- Fronted adverbials of place, prepositions and precise vocabulary paint the picture for a reader.
- Complex sentences can be used to show the connections between ideas.
- We can show the historical context of our setting by referring to items from the time period.
Keywords
Fronted adverbial of place - a sentence starter that tells the reader where something is or happens
Preposition - word or words that tell the reader where a noun is
Complex sentence - a sentence composed of a main clause and any subordinate clause
Historical context - the events, lifestyle and living conditions that existed at a particular time in history
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to convert notes into complete sentences.
Provide lots of time for oral rehearsal at each stage of the lesson and ensure children have access to vocabulary and plans used earlier in the unit.
Licence
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