Writing the resolution of a narrative based on 'Jabberwocky'
I can write the resolution of a narrative based on ‘Jabberwocky’.
Writing the resolution of a narrative based on 'Jabberwocky'
I can write the resolution of a narrative based on ‘Jabberwocky’.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The purpose of the resolution is to resolve a story and to solve any of the characters’ problems.
- A range of sentence types (simple, compound and complex) improves text flow for the reader.
- Notes from a plan can be used to form full sentences.
- Paragraphs are used to indicate the start of a new idea or key moment.
- Direct speech is punctuated using inverted commas. Dialogue moves the action forward.
Keywords
Text flow - how a text is written to keep the reader engaged
Paragraph - a distinct section of a piece of writing, indicated by a new line and an indentation
Direct speech - the words that a character is speaking out loud in a text
Rhetorical question - a question asked to the reader that does not expect an answer
Common misconception
Pupils may find it difficult to use accurate punctuation when writing direct speech that is part of a complex sentence.
Refer to the Year 4 Grammar unit 'Apostrophes and speech punctuation' to support pupils with writing direct speech correctly. Remind pupils to start a new line each time there is a new speaker.
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