Year 2 - English
Planning sentences about a special item based on 'The Proudest Blue'
'The Proudest Blue': reading and writing
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils explore themes of identity and belonging, learning a range of strategies to develop reading fluency and comprehension. They learn to use techniques, such as co-ordination and fronted adverbials, as well as similes and precise vocabulary, to write about their own special item.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to plan a sequence of sentences about a special item.
Key Notes
- The hijab is a very special item for the main character in 'The Proudest Blue'.
- We can identify our own special belongings which hold meaning.
- Sentimental items are ones that remind us of a special person, place, time or feeling.
- A plan is written in note format, using bullet points to write the key information in a few words.
Vocabulary To Learn
- special: belonging specifically to a particular person or place and holding meaning
- plan: a framework that writers create before they write a section or whole text
- notes: written out of full sentences
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Students may struggle with the concept of note-taking and write in full sentences.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The hijab is a very special item for the main character in 'The Proudest Blue'. We can identify our own special belongings which hold meaning.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'special'
belonging specifically to a particular person or place and holding meaning.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Students may struggle with the concept of note-taking and write in full sentences. Correction: Model examples of note-taking by asking students to share their special item and demonstrating how to translate this into notes on a flipchart or whiteboard.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Building comprehension of 'The Proudest Blue' Study Guide
- Engaging with key themes in 'The Proudest Blue' Study Guide
- Reading 'The Proudest Blue' and developing fluency Study Guide
- Reading aloud writing based on 'The Proudest Blue' Study Guide
- Understanding the authorial context of 'The Proudest Blue' Study Guide
- Writing descriptive sentences about a special item based on 'The Proudest Blue' Study Guide
- Writing sentences about a special item based on 'The Proudest Blue' Study Guide
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