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Writing the opening of '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 write the opening of 'Lucky Dip'.

Key Notes

  • An opening will introduce the setting and main characters.
  • A descriptive opening will contain expanded noun phrases.
  • A descriptive opening will contain adverbs and verbs.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • expanded noun phrase: a group of words with no verb that adds detail to a noun
  • verbs: a doing or being word
  • adverbs: a word that describes a verb

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may find it hard to describe the setting and the reader may struggle to picture it in detail.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

An opening will introduce the setting and main characters. A descriptive opening will contain expanded noun phrases.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'expanded noun phrase'

a group of words with no verb that adds detail to a noun.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Pupils may find it hard to describe the setting and the reader may struggle to picture it in detail. Correction: Teach pupils that describing the setting using expanded noun phrases will help to add detail. Refer back to Lesson 2 where children will have created a sensory map of the setting.

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