Starter quiz
- What is the name for a group of words with no verb that adds detail to a noun?
- a verb
- a question
- an expanded noun phrase ✓
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- An expanded noun phrase can contain two adjectives and a ....
- verb.
- noun. ✓
- adverb.
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- In an expanded noun phrase, what comes between the adjectives?
- a comma ✓
- a full stop
- a dash
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- Where is 'Lucky Dip' set?
- the seaside ✓
- the city
- the park
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- More detail can be added to a verb by using ...
- a noun.
- another verb.
- an adverb. ✓
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- Which of these words is an adverb?
- ran
- Emily
- quickly ✓
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Exit quiz
- Order these parts of a story staircase correctly.
- 1⇔opening
- 2⇔build-up
- 3⇔climax
- 4⇔resolution
- Which of these is a purpose of the build-up?
- develop the plot and characters ✓
- end the story
- describe the setting
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- Which of these is a purpose of the build-up?
- describe the main characters
- introduce a problem ✓
- end the story
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- The build-up is the part of the story where the writer will build up ...
- tension and excitement. ✓
- descriptive words for the setting.
- a resolution for the story.
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- Put these parts of the build-up of 'Lucky Dip' in the correct order.
- 1⇔Emily enters the strange and scary arcade.
- 2⇔Emily sees the Pin Man and hides.
- 3⇔Emily sees the magical bunny, but is taken out by her grandad.
- Adverbs are used to ...
- describe a noun.
- describe a verb. ✓
- describe an adjective.
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- The purpose of the build-up is to develop the plot/characters, introduce a problem and build up tension and excitement.
- Our plan will contain ambitious vocabulary.
- Our plan will contain nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs.
- Using ambitious vocabulary helps to paint a vivid picture in the reader’s mind and make writing exciting to read.
Common misconception
Pupils may find it challenging to generate ambitious verbs, adverbs, nouns and adjectives all at once.
Depending on the abilities in the class, you may wish to focus on just one of these aspects in the plan e.g. only adjectives and nouns. Alternatively, children could work in pairs or small groups to generate their plans.
Keywords
Ambitious vocabulary - high-level language in writing that meets the text purpose
Planning - creating a framework before writing a section or whole text
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