Year 1 - English
Writing the end of a story: 'The Three Little Pigs'
'The Three Little Pigs': reading and writing
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read and respond to the traditional tale 'The Three Little Pigs'. Pupils first read the story, and look at it from different perspectives, before then writing their own version of the story.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to write the end of a traditional tale.
Key Notes
- Traditional tales often end happily by finding a solution to a problem.
- Using adjectives, like 'scorching', and powerful verbs, like 'plunged', help the reader picture the events of a story.
- Exclamation marks can help to express a feeling of shock or surprise.
- The sequencing word 'Suddenly,' helps to sequence events and to show something sudden has happened.
Vocabulary To Learn
- sequencing language: a word or words used to sequence or order events
- exclamation mark: a punctuation mark to express strong emotion
- solution: when something, such as a problem, is solved
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may want to end every sentence with an exclamation mark.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Traditional tales often end happily by finding a solution to a problem. Using adjectives, like 'scorching', and powerful verbs, like 'plunged', help the reader picture the events of a story.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'sequencing language'
a word or words used to sequence or order events.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may want to end every sentence with an exclamation mark. Correction: Emphasise that exclamation marks show shock or surprise and lose impact if overused. Give pupils a paper exclamation mark to trade in when used, ensuring they use only one in this piece of writing.
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- Sequencing and retelling 'The Three Little Pigs' using a story mountain Study Guide
- Thinking from different perspectives in 'The Three Little Pigs' Study Guide
- Writing the beginning of a story: 'The Three Little Pigs' Study Guide
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