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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will recap our learning of fused sentences to make sure we do not rush the writing of our endings. All good hero stories deserve a happy ending so we will also look at how to make sure it is plausible and appropriate for the problem in our story.

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5 Questions

Q1.
If we describe a story's genre, we mean:
Correct answer: The style or category the story fits in.
The type of characters in it.
The way the story ends.
The way the writer has written it.
Q2.
Which adverb should I choose if I want to make a fast paced story?
Carefully
Gently
Slowly
Correct answer: Urgently
Q3.
Which sentence would be effective in a Gothic story?
Correct answer: A sudden sound made him spin round in fear.
She jumped into the river and swam speedily across it.
The King grabbed his sword ready to defend himself.
The teenage girl packed her favourite items into her bag.
Q4.
The climactic moment means...
Correct answer: The moment the hero meets the problem.
The moment the two lovers kiss.
The moment when the story ends.
The moment where there is definitely a fight.
Q5.
In Ms Richards' story, what does Clover find when she reaches the dragon?
A ferocious monster!
Correct answer: Baby dragons!
Some pretty flowers!
The cave was empty!

5 Questions

Q1.
If we describe a text's genre then we mean,
how the text is plausible.
Correct answer: the way expected conventions have been used so the text fits into a style or category.
the way the writer has used correct punctuation and paragraphing.
whether we find the text interesting and exciting.
Q2.
If a story feels 'plausible' then we are saying that it feels
Correct answer: believable and with realistic choices that match the character or setting details.
exciting and interesting.
like it has a good moral.
very imaginative.
Q3.
A story includes a moral so that....
Correct answer: the reader can learn from the story or character's experience.
the reader likes the character.
the reader recommends the story to other people.
the story is interesting and exciting.
Q4.
Which of these would be an appropriate moral for a story?
Correct answer: Being kind is the most important thing you can be.
Being rich is the most important thing you can be.
It's ok to dislike people if they annoy you.
You should be selfish and only think of yourself.
Q5.
In Ms Richards' story, what reward is Clover given for her bravery?
She gets a dragon as a pet.
She gets a million pounds as a thank you.
She gets to never see her annoying brothers again.
Correct answer: She is given a scholarship to Mundale school for knights.