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Writing the resolution of a narrative based on 'Jabberwocky'

'Jabberwocky': narrative writing

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils write a full narrative based on the nonsense poem 'Jabberwocky' from 'Through the Looking-Glass' by Lewis Carroll. Pupils write an opening, build-up, climax and resolution, focusing on writing all parts of the narrative arc and devoting time to editing their writing.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to write the resolution of a narrative based on 'Jabberwocky'.

Key Notes

  • The purpose of the resolution is to resolve a story and to solve any of the characters' problems.
  • A range of sentence types (simple, compound and complex) improves text flow for the reader.
  • Notes from a plan can be used to form full sentences.
  • Paragraphs are used to indicate the start of a new idea or key moment.
  • Direct speech is punctuated using inverted commas. Dialogue moves the action forward.

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: the words that a character is speaking out loud in a text
  • rhetorical question: a question asked to the reader that does not expect an answer

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may find it difficult to use accurate punctuation when writing direct speech that is part of a complex sentence.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

The purpose of the resolution is to resolve a story and to solve any of the characters' problems. 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 find it difficult to use accurate punctuation when writing direct speech that is part of a complex sentence. Correction: Refer to the Year 4 Grammar unit 'Apostrophes and speech punctuation' to support pupils with writing direct speech correctly. Remind pupils to start a new line each time there is a new speaker.

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