Year 1 - English
Writing a character description of Paddington
'Paddington': reading and writing
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Lesson Summary
You will learn to use adjectives to describe Paddington's personality and appearance.
Key Notes
- An adjective describes a noun
- A character can feel different emotions at different points of a story
- Including a range of adjectives to describe the same feeling stops repetition and makes writing more interesting
- Two descriptions can be joined together to form one sentence using "and"
- An adverb describes or adds detail to a verb
Vocabulary To Learn
- character: a person or animal in a story
- description: using words to help someone imagine what something is like
- adjective: a word that describes a noun
- adverb: a word that describes a verb
- joining word: a word that joins words or ideas
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may struggle to apply their knowledge of adverbs.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
An adjective describes a noun. A character can feel different emotions at different points of a story.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'character'
a person or animal in a story.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may struggle to apply their knowledge of adverbs. Correction: Adapt outcomes or increase the scaffolds where necessary. Word banks should assist in generating the vocabulary, but if necessary, remove the expectation of adverb use, such as "Paddington is a kind, friendly bear." to describe his personality.
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- Describing the setting of 'Paddington' Study Guide
- The theme of identity Study Guide
- Thinking from Paddington and Floella Benjamin's perspectives Study Guide
- Writing a postcard from Paddington listing places and feelings Study Guide
- Writing a postcard with descriptions and questions Study Guide
- Writing facts about Floella Benjamin Study Guide
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