Planning the first diary entry based on 'The Firework Maker's Daughter'
I can write a plan for my first diary entry from the perspective of Lila.
Planning the first diary entry based on 'The Firework Maker's Daughter'
I can write a plan for my first diary entry from the perspective of Lila.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Oral rehearsal of a recount ensures we have a clear understanding of the chronology of events.
- When rehearsing and planning for a diary entry, we do so in the first person from the character's perspective.
- An effective plan for a diary entry contains key events in chronological order and thoughts/feelings.
- A plan is written in note format using bullet points to capture the most important information.
- Lila's first diary entry will recount her day making fireworks and discovering her father's views on her future.
Common misconception
Children may find it difficult to identify which key information should be included in the notes.
Re-read the corresponding section from the text to highlight which part we are using for our diary entry. Model making notes and identifying which events, thoughts and feelings are most important.
Keywords
Oral recount - speaking aloud to retell events that have already happened
First person perspective - the point of view where the speaker or writer is the "I" character providing a personal account of events or experiences
Plan - a framework that writers create before they write a section or whole text
Equipment
You will need a copy of the 2018 Penguin Random House UK edition of ‘The Firework Maker's Daughter' by Philip Pullman for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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