Summarising and sequencing the story of 'The Man on the Moon'
I can summarise and sequence the story of 'The Man on the Moon’.
Summarising and sequencing the story of 'The Man on the Moon'
I can summarise and sequence the story of 'The Man on the Moon’.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Narrative writing can be structured into an opening, a build-up, a climax and a resolution.
- Each part of a story has a specific purpose and intended effect for the reader.
- 'The Man on the Moon’ can be summarised into five key parts.
- Sequencing places the story's events in chronological order.
Keywords
Summary - tells the most important parts of a story in a short and simple way
Sequencing - arranging events in the order they happened in
Narrative - a story
Structure - the way a text is organised
Common misconception
Pupils may confuse the purposes of the different sections of the story.
Each section serves a different purpose for the reader or viewer. One section may intend to set a scene whilst another may increase tension.
To help you plan your year 3 english lesson on: Summarising and sequencing the story of 'The Man on the Moon', download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Lily
the man
the moon
Lily's house
Exit quiz
6 Questions
opening
build-up
climax
resolution