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Writing part two 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 two of the main body of a diary entry based on 'How To Train Your Dragon'.

Key Notes

  • The purpose of the main body is to describe events, thoughts and feelings in detail.
  • Using a variety of sentence types and structures enhances text cohesion.
  • Informal tone can be achieved through use of contractions and exclamations.
  • Adverbials of time can be used to sequence events.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • relative complex sentence: a sentence formed of a main clause and a relative subordinate clause
  • relative clause: a type of subordinate clause that starts with a relative pronoun
  • non-finite complex sentence: a sentence formed of a main clause and a non-finite subordinate clause
  • non-finite clause: a type of subordinate clause that can start with a verb in the progressive tense

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may over-use one type of sentence, leading to poor text cohesion.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

The purpose of the main body is to describe events, thoughts and feelings in detail. Using a variety of sentence types and structures enhances text cohesion.

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

a sentence formed of a main clause and a relative subordinate clause.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Pupils may over-use one type of sentence, leading to poor text cohesion. Correction: The range of sentence types are reviewed in learning cycle one with relative and non-finite complex sentences reviewed in detail. Encourage pupils to vary the placement of the subordinate clause in their complex sentences to enhance text cohesion.

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