Monday 1st March 2021

LO: To use a comma after a fronted adverbial

In today's lesson, we are going to continue to use 'The Ridge' video as the inspiration for our story. Today we shall use a range of fronted adverbials to describe Danny's journey over the rocks, and we will consistently use a comma after a fronted adverbial.

There is a video in the resource centre to help you with this.Any documents you need for this lesson can be found below.

 

Tuesday 2nd March 2021

LO: To vary my sentence length for effect

In today's lesson, we are going to look at how varying the length of our sentences and using some shorter sentences can help to build tension. We will make the reader feel on the edge of their seat - just like Danny was on his bike!

There is a video in the resource centre to help you with this lesson.

Any documents you need for this lesson can be found below.

Wednesday 3rd March 2021

LO: To edit and improve my writing using the ARMS and CUPS method.

We are going to recap the acronyms ARMS and CUPS, which we have used before, to edit and improve our stories.

Use each step in the image below to go back and edit your story. For example, revise your story by adding sentences or words, then focus on capital letters and make sure every sentence starts with a capital letter as well place names and people's names.

 

 

Thursday is World Book Day! Go back a page and look for the World Book Day star to find out about today's special lessons.

 

Friday 5th March

LO: To publish my story, thinking about the needs of the reader

Today you should be ready to publish your story! You can choose to handwrite it or publish it using technology. Think about your reader - does your story have a title? Will you include illustrations or images to help them picture you story? Is your handwriting neat and legible? Have you used a suitable font if you decided to type it?