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Writing the resolution of 'The Happy Prince'

'The Happy Prince': narrative writing and reading

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils write a full narrative based on a rewritten version of the classic 'The Happy Prince'. Pupils write an opening, build-up, climax and resolution, focusing on all parts of the narrative arc in turn and building a full understanding of how each narrative section builds on another.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to write the resolution of 'The Happy Prince'.

Key Notes

  • Notes from our plan are used to form full sentences.
  • A range of sentence types (simple, compound and complex) improves text flow for the reader.
  • A relative complex sentence is formed of a main clause that can be interrupted by a relative clause.
  • Direct speech is punctuated using inverted commas. Dialogue moves the action forward.
  • Paragraphs are used to indicate the start of a new idea or key moment.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • text flow: how a text is written to keep the reader engaged
  • paragraph: a distinct section of a piece of writing, indicated by a new line and an indentation
  • direct speech: shows that a character is speaking out loud in a text
  • complex sentence: a sentence formed of a main clause and a subordinate clause

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may struggle with how to apply the comma rule in a relative complex sentence.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

Notes from our plan are used to form full sentences. A range of sentence types (simple, compound and complex) improves text flow for the reader.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'text flow'

how a text is written to keep the reader engaged.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Pupils may struggle with how to apply the comma rule in a relative complex sentence. Correction: Provide a visual scaffold of a relative complex sentence. Ask children to identify the relative pronoun that begins the relative clause and ensure that the visual highlights the comma rule.

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