This unit of work contains a series of progressive lessons designed to help teach Writing to Entertain. Resources include eleven complete lessons, each created using the four part lesson plan structure (starter activity, introduction, development and plenary) and all of which can be fully edited and differentiated to fit your teaching requirements.     Writing to Entertain is a thorough and detailed resource with lessons covering a number of activities:   - What makes a good opening, narrative hooks Improving vocabulary   - How to structure a story and set the scene  - The five stage narrative plan when writing to entertain   - Using similes, metaphors, verbs, adjectives and adverbs in your writing   - Drafting and redrafting writing. 

<p>Step into the shoes of a Verb Detective with this engaging worksheet designed to sharpen your grammatical sleuthing skills! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to meticulously scan a mysterious paragraph and identify the action-packed verbs hidden within. With your trusty highlighter or pencil in hand, prepare to embark on a thrilling hunt through the narrative.</p>

<p>The tale begins with Michael, our protagonist, as he stealthily tip-toes into a desolate cottage, shrouded in darkness. Your task is to uncover the verbs that depict his every move and the unfolding events. From reaching for a light switch to flicking it with anticipation, and from experiencing an eerie howl to the chilling shiver that follows, each verb you discover will bring you closer to completing your detective work. Will you be able to find them all and solve the mystery of the verbs staring back at you from the page?</p>

Original Writing 1 Powerpoint

Writing to Entertain - Lesson 8 - Original Writing 1 PowerPoint

Spot the Verb Worksheet

Writing to Entertain - Lesson 8 - Spot the Verb Worksheet

Using Effective Verbs Worksheet

Writing to Entertain - Lesson 8 - Using Effective Verbs Worksheet

Writing to Entertain - Lesson 8 - Using Effective Verbs

English

Year 5

Year 6

Composition

Writing to Entertain - Lesson 8 - Verb Detective Worksheet

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