Year 3 - English
Reading 'The Sheep Pig' and discussing a turning point
'The Sheep Pig': reading
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils read and explore the classic narrative 'The Sheep Pig'. They use retrieval and inference to develop their comprehension of the text. Finally, pupils identify the turning point in the story, marking the change in direction of the plot and discussing how this affects the story.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to discuss a turning point in the story.
Key Notes
- The plot of a story is all the events that happen in it.
- A narrative will have a beginning, build-up, climax and ending.
- Turning points in a text mark the change in direction of the plot, which affect the story.
- Babe forms a relationship with the sheep.
- Babe sucessfully herds the sheep and impresses Farmer Hogget and Fly.
Vocabulary To Learn
- plot: the sequence of events that make up the main storyline of a narrative
- structure: the order of events within a narrative that gives it a coherent and engaging flow
- turning point: a pivotal moment that significantly alters the course of the story or a character's journey
- stereotype: a generalised and often unfair or untrue belief about a particular group of people or things
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children may think that a climax and a turning point are exactly the same thing.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The plot of a story is all the events that happen in it. A narrative will have a beginning, build-up, climax and ending.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'plot'
the sequence of events that make up the main storyline of a narrative.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Children may think that a climax and a turning point are exactly the same thing. Correction: As you continue to read the text, discuss the climax with pupils as the highest point of tension and discuss differences.
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