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Writing part one of the main body of a diary entry

'How to Train Your Dragon': diary and narrative writing

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils use their knowledge of the text 'How To Train Your Dragon' to write a setting description, a narrative opening and a diary entry. Pupils use one stimulus to write for several outcomes, writing for different purposes by demonstrating certain techniques in each.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to use a plan to write part one of a diary entry based on 'How To Train Your Dragon'.

Key Notes

  • The purpose of the main body of this diary entry is to describe events, thoughts and feelings in detail.
  • Adverbials of time can be used to sequence events.
  • The main body of this diary entry is primarily written in the past tense.
  • Informal tone can be achieved through use of contractions, vocabulary choice and exclamations.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • specific: clear, exact and particular information
  • recount: a piece of writing that recalls an event or experience
  • past tense: tells the reader the action happened before now

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may include details and information that should be kept for the second part of the main body.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

The purpose of the main body of this diary entry is to describe events, thoughts and feelings in detail. Adverbials of time can be used to sequence events.

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

clear, exact and particular information.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Pupils may include details and information that should be kept for the second part of the main body. Correction: Pupils' planning documents clearly outline which key events should be described in part one. The planning document is re-visited and shared in learning cycle two.

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