Year 1 - English
Writing the middle of the story: 'The Magic Porridge Pot'
'The Magic Porridge Pot': reading and writing
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils explore magical elements of fairy tales in 'The Magic Porridge Pot'. They sequence the events using a story mountain and add sequencing language and descriptions to orally retell the story. Pupils also apply their understanding of verbs and adjectives to their narrative writing.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to write the middle of the story.
Key Notes
- Sequencing language can be used at the start of a sentence, such as 'Suddenly,'
- The middle of a story introduces the main plot and problem, such as the porridge overflowing
- Rehearsing a sentence out loud before writing it helps us to remember it
- Reading a sentence back after writing helps to check it makes sense
- Using an exclamation mark at the end shows shock or excitement
Vocabulary To Learn
- plot: what happens in the story
- middle: the section of something in between the beginning and end
- problem: an issue arising
- exclamation mark: a punctuation mark used to express strong emotion
- verb: a doing or being word
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may want to use an exclamation mark for every sentence or overuse them.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Sequencing language can be used at the start of a sentence, such as 'Suddenly,'. The middle of a story introduces the main plot and problem, such as the porridge overflowing.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'plot'
what happens in the story.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may want to use an exclamation mark for every sentence or overuse them. Correction: When you introduce exclamation marks, 'give' each child one exclamation mark to put in their pockets. Tell them they can only have one, so they should only get it out of their pocket when they think it is the best place to use it.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Comparing fairy tales Study Guide
- Imagining you are the characters in 'The Magic Porridge Pot' Study Guide
- Reading and responding to 'The Magic Porridge Pot' Study Guide
- Sequencing and making a story mountain: 'The Magic Porridge Pot' Study Guide
- Writing descriptive sentences Study Guide
- Writing the beginning of the story: 'The Magic Porridge Pot' Study Guide
- Writing the end of the story: 'The Magic Porridge Pot' Study Guide
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