Planning the second diary entry based on 'The Firework Maker's Daughter'
I can write a plan for my second diary entry from the perspective of Lila.
Planning the second diary entry based on 'The Firework Maker's Daughter'
I can write a plan for my second diary entry from the perspective of Lila.
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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 second diary entry will recount her discovering her father's betrayal and her decision to leave on her quest.
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
Common misconception
Children may find it difficult to identify which key information should be included in the plan.
Offer opportunities for identifying appropriate note examples and identifying which events, thoughts and feelings are most important. Model taking notes and just capturing the most important information.
To help you plan your year 3 english lesson on: Planning the second diary entry based on 'The Firework Maker's Daughter', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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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
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
exaggerated statements or claims
a verb form used to refer to an action that was ongoing in the past
a verb form used to refer to an action that happened in the past
I had never felt so alone in my life.
I was over the moon with joy.
I was shocked to my absolute core.
I was feeling so disheartened by not knowing the secret.
Chulak saw how upset I was and he wanted to help.
I was feeling so upset, but Chulak said he would help me.