Year 4 - English
Describing the setting in 'The Borrowers'
'The Borrowers': narrative writing and reading
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils explore 'The Borrowers' through reading and writing activities. They sequence key events, analyse the setting and characters and write a descriptive setting piece. Pupils also plan, write, and edit sections of the build-up, developing their narrative writing skills.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to write a setting description from 'The Borrowers'.
Key Notes
- The setting of 'The Borrowers' is the Clock family home, which is underneath the floorboards of an old, English house.
- A preposition of place is a word or words that can tell the reader where a noun is.
- Prepositions and precise vocabulary are crucial for describing an intricate setting.
- Relative complex sentences are useful for adding details about nouns within a setting.
Vocabulary To Learn
- setting: where the story takes place
- preposition: a word or words that can tell the reader where a noun is
- relative complex sentence: a sentence formed of a main clause and a relative subordinate clause
- repurposed: to use something for a different purpose to the one for which it was originally intended
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may start describing the details of the Clock home in the frst paragraph.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The setting of 'The Borrowers' is the Clock family home, which is underneath the floorboards of an old, English house. A preposition of place is a word or words that can tell the reader where a noun is.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'setting'
where the story takes place.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may start describing the details of the Clock home in the frst paragraph. Correction: Clearly remind pupils that paragraph one should be describing where the Clock family home is located in relation to the main house. Paragraph two will give details of their home.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Discussing a section of 'The Borrowers' Study Guide
- Discussing a section of 'The Borrowers' (part 2) Study Guide
- Editing a section of narrative writing based on 'The Borrowers' Study Guide
- Engaging with 'The Borrowers' Study Guide
- Planning a section of a narrative based on 'The Borrowers' Study Guide
- Planning a section of a narrative based on 'The Borrowers' (part 2) Study Guide
- Presenting a narrative based on 'The Borrowers' Study Guide
- Understanding the setting and characters in 'The Borrowers' Study Guide
- Writing a section of a narrative based on 'The Borrowers' Study Guide
- Writing a section of a narrative based on 'The Borrowers' (part 2) Study Guide
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