Analyse Lesson 5
Can I find and discuss Writer's Knowledge 1-4 in the Example Text?
Sentence Accuracy
Sentence Accuracy
Quick Build: single-clause sentence
Verb
comforted
Who/What
she
Sentence
She comforted me.
Add Detail: prepositions
She comforted me
during
those dark nights.
________
Re-read
Build
She comforted me
during
________
those dark nights.
___________________________________________________________________________
Check
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Your turn to write a sentence.
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Quick Build: single-clause sentence
Verb
kept
Who/What
she
Sentence
She kept me safe.
Add Detail: fronted adverbials
With gentle care,
she kept me safe.
_______________________
Re-read
Build
With gentle care,
_______________________
she kept me safe.
___________________________________________________________________________
Check
My turn to write a sentence.
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Your turn to write a sentence.
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Can I find and discuss Writer's Knowledge 1-4 in the Example Text?
Let's take a quick look at how the Example Text is presented and the features it has.
The Example Text has...
Opening and closing
Paragraphs
Words and phrases for feelings
Exclamation sentence
First person
Features
Text structure
Dear Diary,
What a day it has been! Things have been getting busy here at the zoo, just like they used to be when I was a young elephant. Back then, each day was full of fun thanks to the most wonderful friend I could ever ask for… my keeper. She would bring me an apple in the mornings and I would help her to tidy my enclosure. We did everything together and there was never a moment of unhappiness in our little world. My keeper made the zoo feel like home, but life wasn’t always that easy for us.
Paragraph
Exclamation sentence
First person
Opening and closing
Words and phrases for feelings
Click on / Click off
Writer's Knowledge
Adverbs
Prefixes
a or an?
Prepositions
Let's work in:
Stations
Pairs
Groups
Let me show you
Prefixes
Try adding prefixes to change the meanings of the root words.
Prefix
New meaning
Root word
un-
happiness
unhappiness
dis-
comfort
discomfort
mis-
fortune
misfortune
Reveal
Prefixes
Let's find and discuss
One terrible day, everything went dark. I remember the thunderous booms and I’ll never forget the enormous bangs that crashed all around. Bright lights blazed and huge clouds of smoke billowed everywhere. It was terrifying. My legs trembled with uncertainty and I trumpeted out in fear. Chaos and disorder tore the world apart. I was all alone. As each day darkened into night, I dreaded the return of those awful noises. Thankfully, my keeper always came back.
Reveal
Replace?
Remove?
Feel
Imagine
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Prefixes
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Writer's Knowledge
Adverbs
Prefixes
a or an?
Prepositions
Let me show you
a or an?
Help me add a or an before each word.
an
an
elephant
zookeeper
apple
sunny morning
Reveal
a or an?
Let's find and discuss
Dear Diary, What a day it has been! Things have been getting busy here at the zoo, just like they used to be when I was a young elephant. Back then, each day was full of fun thanks to the most wonderful friend I could ever ask for… my keeper. She would bring me an apple in the mornings and I would help her to tidy my enclosure. We did everything together and there was never a moment of unhappiness in our little world. My keeper made the zoo feel like home, but life wasn’t always that easy for us.
Replace?
Remove?
Feel
Imagine
Reveal
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
a or an?
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Writer's Knowledge
Adverbs
Prefixes
a or an?
Prepositions
Adverbs
Let me show you
Drag the adverbs to the correct section: time (when), place (where), or cause (why).
cause
place
time
Find two
Find two
Find one
as a result
inside
today
nearby
soon
Reveal
Adverbs
Let's find and discuss
Now, years have passed since the war and I hadn’t seen my keeper for so very long… until today! Just this morning, can you believe it… I have had the most unexpected surprise. My keeper has come to visit me, and my family right here at the zoo! The moment I saw her, all those years washed away. I have always remembered how kind she was to me during those terrifying nights. Her gentle care and her soothing comfort have never left me. Above all else, I have always remembered her friendship and friendship is something an elephant never forgets. Sheila
Replace?
Remove?
Feel
Imagine
Reveal
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Adverbs
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Writer's Knowledge
Adverbs
Prefixes
a or an?
Prepositions
Prepositions
Let me show you
Drag the preposition to complete each sentence.
at
because of
into
The zoo was closed night.
My keeper would sneak my enclosure.
I had hope my keeper.
Reveal
Prepositions
Let's find and discuss
When the zoo was closed at night, my keeper would creep back into my enclosure to be with me. She knew how frightened I was of the huge bangs so she would stay with me through the night. She knew how much the noise hurt my ears so she would sit and calm me and rub my skin. She knew how lonely I was so she would tell me stories and soothe away my discomfort. It was because of my keeper that I had hope to hold onto. She kept me safe. She was my family. She was everything.
Replace?
Remove?
Feel
Imagine
Reveal
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Prepositions
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Question Quiz Time
Secret Selector
Team Competition
How will we answer our questions today?
Vote
ThumbsUp
ThinkPair Share
Bob Up
True or False?
Adding a prefix to a noun does not change its meaning.e.g. dis + comfort = discomfort
False
True
Yes or No?
Do these show 'an' used correctly?
A an elephant
Yes
No
B an zookeeper
No
Yes
C an unexpected surprise
Yes
No
D an thunderous boom
Yes
No
Odd One Out
Which one does not contain an adverb to show place?
B here at the zoo
A we went everywhere
D crashing around
C always with me
Which One's Right?
Which one contains a preposition to show why something is done?
A She stayed with me through the night.
B She was kind to me during the war.
C My keeper kept me in her garden.
D I had hope because of my keeper.
Can I find and discuss Writer’s Knowledge 1-4 in the Example Text?
CEW
Handwriting
Writing Effects
Spelling
Ideas
Other...
Feedback: Who did what well?
an
elephant
zookeeper
an
apple
sunny morning
With gentle care,
she kept me safe.
_______________________
She comforted me
during
those dark nights.
________
When the zoo was closed at night, my keeper would creep back into my enclosure to be with me. She knew how frightened I was of the huge bangs so she would stay with me through the night. She knew how much the noise hurt my ears so she would sit and calm me and rub my skin. She knew how lonely I was so she would tell me stories and soothe away my discomfort. It was because of my keeper that I had hope to hold onto. She kept me safe. She was my family. She was everything.
Now, years have passed since the war and I hadn’t seen my keeper for so very long… until today! Just this morning, can you believe it… I have had the most unexpected surprise. My keeper has come to visit me, and my family right here at the zoo! The moment I saw her, all those years washed away. I have always remembered how kind she was to me during those terrifying nights. Her gentle care and her soothing comfort have never left me. Above all else, I have always remembered her friendship and friendship is something an elephant never forgets.
Sheila
cause
place
time
as a result
inside
today
nearby
soon
When the zoo was closed at night, my keeper would creep back into my enclosure to be with me. She knew how frightened I was of the huge bangs so she would stay with me through the night. She knew how much the noise hurt my ears so she would sit and calm me and rub my skin. She knew how lonely I was so she would tell me stories and soothe away my discomfort. It was because of my keeper that I had hope to hold onto. She kept me safe. She was my family. She was everything.
Dear Diary, What a day it has been! Things have been getting busy here at the zoo, just like they used to be when I was a young elephant. Back then, each day was full of fun thanks to the most wonderful friend I could ever ask for… my keeper. She would bring me an apple in the mornings and I would help her to tidy my enclosure. We did everything together and there was never a moment of unhappiness in our little world. My keeper made the zoo feel like home, but life wasn’t always that easy for us.
One terrible day, everything went dark. I remember the thunderous booms and I’ll never forget the enormous bangs that crashed all around. Bright lights blazed and huge clouds of smoke billowed everywhere. It was terrifying. My legs trembled with uncertainty and I trumpeted out in fear. Chaos and disorder tore the world apart. I was all alone. As each day darkened into night, I dreaded the return of those awful noises. Thankfully, my keeper always came back.
One terrible day, everything went dark. I remember the thunderous booms and I’ll never forget the enormous bangs that crashed all around. Bright lights blazed and huge clouds of smoke billowed everywhere. It was terrifying. My legs trembled with uncertainty and I trumpeted out in fear. Chaos and disorder tore the world apart. I was all alone. As each day darkened into night, I dreaded the return of those awful noises. Thankfully, my keeper always came back.
One terrible day, everything went dark. I remember the thunderous booms and I’ll never forget the enormous bangs that crashed all around. Bright lights blazed and huge clouds of smoke billowed everywhere. It was terrifying. My legs trembled with uncertainty and I trumpeted out in fear. Chaos and disorder tore the world apart. I was all alone. As each day darkened into night, I dreaded the return of those awful noises. Thankfully, my keeper always came back.
Now, years have passed since the war and I hadn’t seen my keeper for so very long… until today! Just this morning, can you believe it… I have had the most unexpected surprise. My keeper has come to visit me, and my family right here at the zoo! The moment I saw her, all those years washed away. I have always remembered how kind she was to me during those terrifying nights. Her gentle care and her soothing comfort have never left me. Above all else, I have always remembered her friendship and friendship is something an elephant never forgets.
Sheila
Now, years have passed since the war and I hadn’t seen my keeper for so very long… until today! Just this morning, can you believe it… I have had the most unexpected surprise. My keeper has come to visit me, and my family right here at the zoo! The moment I saw her, all those years washed away. I have always remembered how kind she was to me during those terrifying nights. Her gentle care and her soothing comfort have never left me. Above all else, I have always remembered her friendship and friendship is something an elephant never forgets.
Sheila
Dear Diary, What a day it has been! Things have been getting busy here at the zoo, just like they used to be when I was a young elephant. Back then, each day was full of fun thanks to the most wonderful friend I could ever ask for… my keeper. She would bring me an apple in the mornings and I would help her to tidy my enclosure. We did everything together and there was never a moment of unhappiness in our little world. My keeper made the zoo feel like home, but life wasn’t always that easy for us.
Dear Diary, What a day it has been! Things have been getting busy here at the zoo, just like they used to be when I was a young elephant. Back then, each day was full of fun thanks to the most wonderful friend I could ever ask for… my keeper. She would bring me an apple in the mornings and I would help her to tidy my enclosure. We did everything together and there was never a moment of unhappiness in our little world. My keeper made the zoo feel like home, but life wasn’t always that easy for us.
When the zoo was closed at night, my keeper would creep back into my enclosure to be with me. She knew how frightened I was of the huge bangs so she would stay with me through the night. She knew how much the noise hurt my ears so she would sit and calm me and rub my skin. She knew how lonely I was so she would tell me stories and soothe away my discomfort. It was because of my keeper that I had hope to hold onto. She kept me safe. She was my family. She was everything.
Sometimes, a word can do two jobs! Words like 'inside', 'outside', 'around' etc. can be adverbs (if they are on their own) or prepositions (if they are followed by a place or thing). For example Sheila waited inside. (In this sentence, 'inside' is an adverb - it describes where something is by itself.) Sheila waited inside the house. (In this sentence, 'inside' is a preposition, because it is followed by a place)
The zoo was closed night.
at
My keeper would sneak my enclosure.
into
I had hope my keeper.
because of
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Analyse Lesson 5
Can I find and discuss Writer's Knowledge 1-4 in the Example Text?
Sentence Accuracy
Sentence Accuracy
Quick Build: single-clause sentence
Verb
comforted
Who/What
she
Sentence
She comforted me.
Add Detail: prepositions
She comforted me
during
those dark nights.
________
Re-read
Build
She comforted me
during
________
those dark nights.
___________________________________________________________________________
Check
My turn to write a sentence.
Listen to my writer's voice.
Let me hide it!Now your turn.
Your turn to write a sentence.
Write?
Dictate?
Adapt/Extend?
Combine?
Fix?
Use your Sentence Checker
Sentence time over! Click to move on.
Quick Build: single-clause sentence
Verb
kept
Who/What
she
Sentence
She kept me safe.
Add Detail: fronted adverbials
With gentle care,
she kept me safe.
_______________________
Re-read
Build
With gentle care,
_______________________
she kept me safe.
___________________________________________________________________________
Check
My turn to write a sentence.
Listen to my writer's voice.
Let me hide it!Now your turn.
Your turn to write a sentence.
Write?
Dictate?
Adapt/Extend?
Combine?
Fix?
Use your Sentence Checker
Sentence time over! Click to move on.
Can I find and discuss Writer's Knowledge 1-4 in the Example Text?
Let's take a quick look at how the Example Text is presented and the features it has.
The Example Text has...
Opening and closing
Paragraphs
Words and phrases for feelings
Exclamation sentence
First person
Features
Text structure
Dear Diary, What a day it has been! Things have been getting busy here at the zoo, just like they used to be when I was a young elephant. Back then, each day was full of fun thanks to the most wonderful friend I could ever ask for… my keeper. She would bring me an apple in the mornings and I would help her to tidy my enclosure. We did everything together and there was never a moment of unhappiness in our little world. My keeper made the zoo feel like home, but life wasn’t always that easy for us.
Paragraph
Exclamation sentence
First person
Opening and closing
Words and phrases for feelings
Click on / Click off
Writer's Knowledge
Adverbs
Prefixes
a or an?
Prepositions
Let's work in:
Stations
Pairs
Groups
Let me show you
Prefixes
Try adding prefixes to change the meanings of the root words.
Prefix
New meaning
Root word
un-
happiness
unhappiness
dis-
comfort
discomfort
mis-
fortune
misfortune
Reveal
Prefixes
Let's find and discuss
One terrible day, everything went dark. I remember the thunderous booms and I’ll never forget the enormous bangs that crashed all around. Bright lights blazed and huge clouds of smoke billowed everywhere. It was terrifying. My legs trembled with uncertainty and I trumpeted out in fear. Chaos and disorder tore the world apart. I was all alone. As each day darkened into night, I dreaded the return of those awful noises. Thankfully, my keeper always came back.
Reveal
Replace?
Remove?
Feel
Imagine
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Prefixes
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Writer's Knowledge
Adverbs
Prefixes
a or an?
Prepositions
Let me show you
a or an?
Help me add a or an before each word.
an
an
elephant
zookeeper
apple
sunny morning
Reveal
a or an?
Let's find and discuss
Dear Diary, What a day it has been! Things have been getting busy here at the zoo, just like they used to be when I was a young elephant. Back then, each day was full of fun thanks to the most wonderful friend I could ever ask for… my keeper. She would bring me an apple in the mornings and I would help her to tidy my enclosure. We did everything together and there was never a moment of unhappiness in our little world. My keeper made the zoo feel like home, but life wasn’t always that easy for us.
Replace?
Remove?
Feel
Imagine
Reveal
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
a or an?
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Writer's Knowledge
Adverbs
Prefixes
a or an?
Prepositions
Adverbs
Let me show you
Drag the adverbs to the correct section: time (when), place (where), or cause (why).
cause
place
time
Find two
Find two
Find one
as a result
inside
today
nearby
soon
Reveal
Adverbs
Let's find and discuss
Now, years have passed since the war and I hadn’t seen my keeper for so very long… until today! Just this morning, can you believe it… I have had the most unexpected surprise. My keeper has come to visit me, and my family right here at the zoo! The moment I saw her, all those years washed away. I have always remembered how kind she was to me during those terrifying nights. Her gentle care and her soothing comfort have never left me. Above all else, I have always remembered her friendship and friendship is something an elephant never forgets. Sheila
Replace?
Remove?
Feel
Imagine
Reveal
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Adverbs
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Writer's Knowledge
Adverbs
Prefixes
a or an?
Prepositions
Prepositions
Let me show you
Drag the preposition to complete each sentence.
at
because of
into
The zoo was closed night.
My keeper would sneak my enclosure.
I had hope my keeper.
Reveal
Prepositions
Let's find and discuss
When the zoo was closed at night, my keeper would creep back into my enclosure to be with me. She knew how frightened I was of the huge bangs so she would stay with me through the night. She knew how much the noise hurt my ears so she would sit and calm me and rub my skin. She knew how lonely I was so she would tell me stories and soothe away my discomfort. It was because of my keeper that I had hope to hold onto. She kept me safe. She was my family. She was everything.
Replace?
Remove?
Feel
Imagine
Reveal
Your Turn: Which paragraphs will you look at?
Prepositions
Imagine Feel Replace? Remove?
Reveal
Question Quiz Time
Secret Selector
Team Competition
How will we answer our questions today?
Vote
ThumbsUp
ThinkPair Share
Bob Up
True or False?
Adding a prefix to a noun does not change its meaning.e.g. dis + comfort = discomfort
False
True
Yes or No?
Do these show 'an' used correctly?
A an elephant
Yes
No
B an zookeeper
No
Yes
C an unexpected surprise
Yes
No
D an thunderous boom
Yes
No
Odd One Out
Which one does not contain an adverb to show place?
B here at the zoo
A we went everywhere
D crashing around
C always with me
Which One's Right?
Which one contains a preposition to show why something is done?
A She stayed with me through the night.
B She was kind to me during the war.
C My keeper kept me in her garden.
D I had hope because of my keeper.
Can I find and discuss Writer’s Knowledge 1-4 in the Example Text?
CEW
Handwriting
Writing Effects
Spelling
Ideas
Other...
Feedback: Who did what well?
an
elephant
zookeeper
an
apple
sunny morning
With gentle care,
she kept me safe.
_______________________
She comforted me
during
those dark nights.
________
When the zoo was closed at night, my keeper would creep back into my enclosure to be with me. She knew how frightened I was of the huge bangs so she would stay with me through the night. She knew how much the noise hurt my ears so she would sit and calm me and rub my skin. She knew how lonely I was so she would tell me stories and soothe away my discomfort. It was because of my keeper that I had hope to hold onto. She kept me safe. She was my family. She was everything.
Now, years have passed since the war and I hadn’t seen my keeper for so very long… until today! Just this morning, can you believe it… I have had the most unexpected surprise. My keeper has come to visit me, and my family right here at the zoo! The moment I saw her, all those years washed away. I have always remembered how kind she was to me during those terrifying nights. Her gentle care and her soothing comfort have never left me. Above all else, I have always remembered her friendship and friendship is something an elephant never forgets. Sheila
cause
place
time
as a result
inside
today
nearby
soon
When the zoo was closed at night, my keeper would creep back into my enclosure to be with me. She knew how frightened I was of the huge bangs so she would stay with me through the night. She knew how much the noise hurt my ears so she would sit and calm me and rub my skin. She knew how lonely I was so she would tell me stories and soothe away my discomfort. It was because of my keeper that I had hope to hold onto. She kept me safe. She was my family. She was everything.
Dear Diary, What a day it has been! Things have been getting busy here at the zoo, just like they used to be when I was a young elephant. Back then, each day was full of fun thanks to the most wonderful friend I could ever ask for… my keeper. She would bring me an apple in the mornings and I would help her to tidy my enclosure. We did everything together and there was never a moment of unhappiness in our little world. My keeper made the zoo feel like home, but life wasn’t always that easy for us.
One terrible day, everything went dark. I remember the thunderous booms and I’ll never forget the enormous bangs that crashed all around. Bright lights blazed and huge clouds of smoke billowed everywhere. It was terrifying. My legs trembled with uncertainty and I trumpeted out in fear. Chaos and disorder tore the world apart. I was all alone. As each day darkened into night, I dreaded the return of those awful noises. Thankfully, my keeper always came back.
One terrible day, everything went dark. I remember the thunderous booms and I’ll never forget the enormous bangs that crashed all around. Bright lights blazed and huge clouds of smoke billowed everywhere. It was terrifying. My legs trembled with uncertainty and I trumpeted out in fear. Chaos and disorder tore the world apart. I was all alone. As each day darkened into night, I dreaded the return of those awful noises. Thankfully, my keeper always came back.
One terrible day, everything went dark. I remember the thunderous booms and I’ll never forget the enormous bangs that crashed all around. Bright lights blazed and huge clouds of smoke billowed everywhere. It was terrifying. My legs trembled with uncertainty and I trumpeted out in fear. Chaos and disorder tore the world apart. I was all alone. As each day darkened into night, I dreaded the return of those awful noises. Thankfully, my keeper always came back.
Now, years have passed since the war and I hadn’t seen my keeper for so very long… until today! Just this morning, can you believe it… I have had the most unexpected surprise. My keeper has come to visit me, and my family right here at the zoo! The moment I saw her, all those years washed away. I have always remembered how kind she was to me during those terrifying nights. Her gentle care and her soothing comfort have never left me. Above all else, I have always remembered her friendship and friendship is something an elephant never forgets. Sheila
Now, years have passed since the war and I hadn’t seen my keeper for so very long… until today! Just this morning, can you believe it… I have had the most unexpected surprise. My keeper has come to visit me, and my family right here at the zoo! The moment I saw her, all those years washed away. I have always remembered how kind she was to me during those terrifying nights. Her gentle care and her soothing comfort have never left me. Above all else, I have always remembered her friendship and friendship is something an elephant never forgets. Sheila
Dear Diary, What a day it has been! Things have been getting busy here at the zoo, just like they used to be when I was a young elephant. Back then, each day was full of fun thanks to the most wonderful friend I could ever ask for… my keeper. She would bring me an apple in the mornings and I would help her to tidy my enclosure. We did everything together and there was never a moment of unhappiness in our little world. My keeper made the zoo feel like home, but life wasn’t always that easy for us.
Dear Diary, What a day it has been! Things have been getting busy here at the zoo, just like they used to be when I was a young elephant. Back then, each day was full of fun thanks to the most wonderful friend I could ever ask for… my keeper. She would bring me an apple in the mornings and I would help her to tidy my enclosure. We did everything together and there was never a moment of unhappiness in our little world. My keeper made the zoo feel like home, but life wasn’t always that easy for us.
When the zoo was closed at night, my keeper would creep back into my enclosure to be with me. She knew how frightened I was of the huge bangs so she would stay with me through the night. She knew how much the noise hurt my ears so she would sit and calm me and rub my skin. She knew how lonely I was so she would tell me stories and soothe away my discomfort. It was because of my keeper that I had hope to hold onto. She kept me safe. She was my family. She was everything.
Sometimes, a word can do two jobs! Words like 'inside', 'outside', 'around' etc. can be adverbs (if they are on their own) or prepositions (if they are followed by a place or thing). For example Sheila waited inside. (In this sentence, 'inside' is an adverb - it describes where something is by itself.) Sheila waited inside the house. (In this sentence, 'inside' is a preposition, because it is followed by a place)
The zoo was closed night.
at
My keeper would sneak my enclosure.
into
I had hope my keeper.
because of