Writing the build-up of a narrative based on 'Jabberwocky'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write the build-up of a narrative based on ‘Jabberwocky’.
Key learning points
- The purpose of the build-up is to develop the characters’ emotions and build tension and suspense.
- Notes from a plan can be used to form full sentences.
- A new paragraph signifies a new key moment.
- A range of sentence types (simple, compound and complex) improves text flow for the reader.
- A relative complex sentence is formed of a main clause that can be interrupted by a relative clause.
Keywords
Text flow - how a text is written to keep the reader engaged
Relative clause - a type of subordinate clause that starts with a relative pronoun
Rhetorical question - a question asked to the reader that does not expect an answer
Fronted adverbial - a sentence starter followed by a comma
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle with how to apply the comma rule in a relative complex sentence.
Provide a visual scaffold of a relative complex sentence. Ask children to identify the relative pronoun that begins the relative clause and ensure that the visual highlights the comma rule.
Teacher tip
Pupils should be given lots of opportunities to say sentences aloud or to write sentences on whiteboards, using the notes from their plan ahead of writing.
Licence
except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).Lesson video
Loading...
Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which sentence is written in the past tense?
Q2.True or false? You can copy out the notes from your plan exactly as they are.
Q3.Which of the following is a simple sentence?
Q4.Order the four key moments of the build-up chronologically.
Q5.What is a complex sentence?
Q6.Which of the following is a compound sentence?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Fill in the missing word: The __________ is the section of a story where the writer develops the main characters and builds up the excitement. It is often a tense section.
Q2.True or false? 'A complex sentence is a sentence consisting of a main clause and a type of subordinate clause.'
Q3.Which of these relative complex sentences is punctuated correctly?
Q4.Fill in the missing word: 'You can start a new __________ to signal the start of a new idea or key moment.'
Q5.What is the purpose of a rhetorical question?
Q6.Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
To help you plan your 4 English lesson on: Writing the build-up of a narrative based on 'Jabberwocky', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 4 English lesson on: Writing the build-up of a narrative based on 'Jabberwocky', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom. Plus, you can set it as homework or revision for pupils and keep their learning on track by sharing an online pupil version of this lesson.
Explore more key stage 2 English lessons from the 'Jabberwocky': narrative writing unit, dive into the full primary English curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.