Year 2 - English
Writing 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 write a sequence of sentences about a special item.
Key Notes
- Notes from a written plan support in writing a sequence of senences.
- Co-ordination can be used to join two simple sentences that carry equal importance.
- Subordination can be used to stretch a main clause and explain ideas to the reader.
- Fronted adverbials followed by a comma can be used to sequence sentences and add detail to the main clause.
Vocabulary To Learn
- co-ordination: joining two simple sentences with 'and', 'but' or 'or'
- subordination: joining a simple sentence with a second idea of lower importance
- fronted adverbial: a sentence starter followed by a comma
- sequence: a particular order in which things follow each other
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Students commonly forget the comma after fronted adverbials.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Notes from a written plan support in writing a sequence of senences. Co-ordination can be used to join two simple sentences that carry equal importance.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'co-ordination'
joining two simple sentences with 'and', 'but' or 'or'.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Students commonly forget the comma after fronted adverbials. Correction: Model sentences including fronted adverbials missing the comma and ask students to spot the punctuation error.
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- Engaging with key themes in 'The Proudest Blue' Study Guide
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- 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
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