Year 2 - English
Writing the build-up of 'Lucky Dip'
'Lucky Dip': narrative writing
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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 write the build-up of 'Lucky Dip'.
Key Notes
- The purpose of the build-up is to develop the plot/characters, introduce a problem and build up tension and excitement.
- Fronted adverbials of time tell the reader how much time has passed between each sentence.
- Fronted adverbials of time can speed up or slow down the action being described.
Vocabulary To Learn
- fronted adverbial of time: a sentence starter that tells the reader when something happens
- verbs: a doing or being word
- adverb: a word that describes a verb
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think that all fronted adverbials of time do the same job.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The purpose of the build-up is to develop the plot/characters, introduce a problem and build up tension and excitement. Fronted adverbials of time tell the reader how much time has passed between each sentence.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'fronted adverbial of time'
a sentence starter that tells the reader when something happens.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may think that all fronted adverbials of time do the same job. Correction: Teach pupils that different fronted adverbials of time can have different impacts on the writing. In parituclar, to speed up or slow down the action.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Editing the climax and resolution of 'Lucky Dip' Study Guide
- Generating vocabulary to describe the characters in the story 'Lucky Dip' Study Guide
- Generating vocabulary to describe the setting of the story 'Lucky Dip' Study Guide
- Planning the build-up of 'Lucky Dip' Study Guide
- Planning the climax of 'Lucky Dip' Study Guide
- Planning the opening of 'Lucky Dip' Study Guide
- Sequencing and retelling the story of 'Lucky Dip' Study Guide
- Writing the climax of 'Lucky Dip' Study Guide
- Writing the opening of 'Lucky Dip' Study Guide
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