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Generating vocabulary to describe the setting of the story 'Lucky Dip'

'Lucky Dip': narrative writing

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils write their own version of the short animation 'The Lucky Dip'. Pupils write using the narrative structure of opening, build-up, climax and resolution - a more sophisticated structure than beginning, middle, end. This unit can be used for KS1 writing teacher assessment purposes.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to generate vocabulary to describe the setting of the story 'Lucky Dip'.

Key Notes

A setting is where the story takes place.
Two adjectives describing a noun is called an expanded noun phrase.
A comma should be used to separate adjectives in an expanded noun phrase.
We can use our senses to describe a setting.

Vocabulary To Learn

vocabulary: the words a writer uses
expanded noun phrase: a group of words with no verb that adds detail to a noun
setting: where the story takes place
senses: the physical abilities of sight, smell, hearing, touch and taste

Common Mistakes To Avoid

Pupils may describe the setting solely based on what can be seen.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

A setting is where the story takes place. Two adjectives describing a noun is called an expanded noun phrase.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'vocabulary'

the words a writer uses.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Pupils may describe the setting solely based on what can be seen. Correction: Teach pupils to use more than just one of their senses to create a more detailed description. Provide additional support e.g. playing beach sounds, bringing in sand for children to feel.

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