Plan Lesson 8
Can I use drama to gather ideas for my Restoring the Environment Narrative?
Handwriting
Handwriting
palm crouch
thumb push
finger tap
finger lift
R E A D Y
__________________________________________________________________________________________
chap
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
My Turn
Your Turn
Sentence Accuracy
Sentence Accuracy
Quick Build: single-clause sentence
Verb
turned
Who/What
the ground
The ground turned.
Sentence
Add Detail: relative clauses
where the machines were.
____________________________________
The ground turned into a mess of concrete
The ground turned into a mess of concrete
Re-read
Build
where the machines were.
____________________________________
Check
The ground turned into a mess of concrete
The ground turned into a mess of concrete
___________________________________________________________________________
My turn to write the 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
adjusted
Subject
Sentence
I adjusted my speed.
Add Detail: colon for independent clauses
I adjusted my speed: I was coming in too fast.
_______________________________
__________________________
Re-read
Build
Insert the colon between the two independent clauses, explaining the information given.
Check
I adjusted my speed: I was coming in too fast.
___________________________________________________________________________
My turn to write the 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 use drama to gather ideas for my Restoring the Environment Narrative?
Let me read the Example Text
Greta Saves the Woods
Greta, who lived deep in the ancient, whispering woods, adored her home. The towering trees, which had stood for centuries, sheltered countless animals whose homes were nestled among their gnarled, protective branches. Life bloomed within the sunlight which dappled gently through the infinite layers of emerald leaves. Colourful wildflowers danced in the breeze as birds soared above (their vivid wings unfurled against the azure sky). A symphony of colour and song enveloped the woods. But recently, Greta had noticed signs of change. Patches of trees had vanished and streams (once so clear) were clouded with dirt.
Driven by curiosity and concern, Greta decided to investigate the damage that seemed to worsen every day. Following the growing sound of menacing engines which thundered and echoed through the woods, she caught sight of a group of Builders. Greta watched as the Builders continued to clear the land to make roads, oblivious to the animals that fled in fear. Smoke billowed into the sky, suffocating all life, and the ground trembled with each mighty tree that crashed down. Greta’s heart ached as she realised the Builders were destroying the woods that she (and so many others) called home.
Full of rage and desperation, Greta marched straight up to the Builders. “Stop! You’re ravaging our woods,” she cried.
The Builders paused, their deafening equipment rumbling into silence. “What do you mean?” one questioned, scratching his head. Greta, determined to captivate their attention, explained how the trees (which provided them with clean air) were disappearing and how the animals, who relied on the forest, were running out of places to hide.
The Builders, who finally understood, were overwhelmed by guilt, their consciences weighing heavily on them. Their faces darkened as the disastrous reality of the possible consequences became painfully clear. “We never meant to harm or intimidate,” they admitted, recognising the damage they had caused.
Greta (whose heart swelled with hope and anticipation) nodded. “It might not be too late. If we work together, we can strengthen the woods again.” The Builders promised Greta they would change their ways. They now knew that they must prioritise protecting these woods.
Drama: Freeze Frame
Illustration 1: characters tumbling down the tunnel
Illustration 1: characters tumbling down the tunnel
Illustration 1: characters tumbling down the tunnel
Illustration 1: characters tumbling down the tunnel
Gathering Ideas
Explore the illustrations and images
Can I gather ideas for my Restoring the Environment Narrative?
CEW
Handwriting
Writing Effects
Spelling
Ideas
Other...
Feedback: Who did what well?
Thumb to first finger, press down hard 1, 2, 3, 4. Move to the next, let's do some more 1, 2, 3, 4.
I adjusted my speed: I was coming in too fast.
_______________________________
__________________________
Thumb to first finger, press down hard 1, 2, 3, 4. Move to the next, let's do some more 1, 2, 3, 4.
Thumb to first finger, press down hard 1, 2, 3, 4. Move to the next, let's do some more 1, 2, 3, 4.
Frog Jump-Squat down low, hands on the floor. Jump forward and land softly.
Elephant Walk-Bend forward, arms hang. Walk and swing arms side to side.
Caterpillar Crawl-Walk hands forward, then feet up to hands. Repeat.
Turtle Push-Push hands into floor or wall. Hold, then relax.
Crab Crouch-Lift hips in crab position. Walk forwards or backwards.
Monkey Grab-Reach one arm across the body, then the other. Alternate rhythmically.
Seal Clap-Clap in front, above, and below while keeping rhythm.
Crocodile Twist-Keep feet still. Twist upper body side to side slowly.
where the machines were.
____________________________________
The ground turned into a mess of concrete
The ground turned into a mess of concrete
Thumb to first finger, press down hard 1, 2, 3, 4. Move to the next, let's do some more 1, 2, 3, 4.
Thumb to first finger, press down hard 1, 2, 3, 4. Move to the next, let's do some more 1, 2, 3, 4.
Curve around, up to the top, down the same line, up and over with a flick at the end.
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Plan Lesson 8
Can I use drama to gather ideas for my Restoring the Environment Narrative?
Handwriting
Handwriting
palm crouch
thumb push
finger tap
finger lift
R E A D Y
__________________________________________________________________________________________
chap
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
My Turn
Your Turn
Sentence Accuracy
Sentence Accuracy
Quick Build: single-clause sentence
Verb
turned
Who/What
the ground
The ground turned.
Sentence
Add Detail: relative clauses
where the machines were.
____________________________________
The ground turned into a mess of concrete
The ground turned into a mess of concrete
Re-read
Build
where the machines were.
____________________________________
Check
The ground turned into a mess of concrete
The ground turned into a mess of concrete
___________________________________________________________________________
My turn to write the 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
adjusted
Subject
Sentence
I adjusted my speed.
Add Detail: colon for independent clauses
I adjusted my speed: I was coming in too fast.
_______________________________
__________________________
Re-read
Build
Insert the colon between the two independent clauses, explaining the information given.
Check
I adjusted my speed: I was coming in too fast.
___________________________________________________________________________
My turn to write the 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 use drama to gather ideas for my Restoring the Environment Narrative?
Let me read the Example Text
Greta Saves the Woods
Greta, who lived deep in the ancient, whispering woods, adored her home. The towering trees, which had stood for centuries, sheltered countless animals whose homes were nestled among their gnarled, protective branches. Life bloomed within the sunlight which dappled gently through the infinite layers of emerald leaves. Colourful wildflowers danced in the breeze as birds soared above (their vivid wings unfurled against the azure sky). A symphony of colour and song enveloped the woods. But recently, Greta had noticed signs of change. Patches of trees had vanished and streams (once so clear) were clouded with dirt.
Driven by curiosity and concern, Greta decided to investigate the damage that seemed to worsen every day. Following the growing sound of menacing engines which thundered and echoed through the woods, she caught sight of a group of Builders. Greta watched as the Builders continued to clear the land to make roads, oblivious to the animals that fled in fear. Smoke billowed into the sky, suffocating all life, and the ground trembled with each mighty tree that crashed down. Greta’s heart ached as she realised the Builders were destroying the woods that she (and so many others) called home.
Full of rage and desperation, Greta marched straight up to the Builders. “Stop! You’re ravaging our woods,” she cried. The Builders paused, their deafening equipment rumbling into silence. “What do you mean?” one questioned, scratching his head. Greta, determined to captivate their attention, explained how the trees (which provided them with clean air) were disappearing and how the animals, who relied on the forest, were running out of places to hide.
The Builders, who finally understood, were overwhelmed by guilt, their consciences weighing heavily on them. Their faces darkened as the disastrous reality of the possible consequences became painfully clear. “We never meant to harm or intimidate,” they admitted, recognising the damage they had caused. Greta (whose heart swelled with hope and anticipation) nodded. “It might not be too late. If we work together, we can strengthen the woods again.” The Builders promised Greta they would change their ways. They now knew that they must prioritise protecting these woods.
Drama: Freeze Frame
Illustration 1: characters tumbling down the tunnel
Illustration 1: characters tumbling down the tunnel
Illustration 1: characters tumbling down the tunnel
Illustration 1: characters tumbling down the tunnel
Gathering Ideas
Explore the illustrations and images
Can I gather ideas for my Restoring the Environment Narrative?
CEW
Handwriting
Writing Effects
Spelling
Ideas
Other...
Feedback: Who did what well?
Thumb to first finger, press down hard 1, 2, 3, 4. Move to the next, let's do some more 1, 2, 3, 4.
I adjusted my speed: I was coming in too fast.
_______________________________
__________________________
Thumb to first finger, press down hard 1, 2, 3, 4. Move to the next, let's do some more 1, 2, 3, 4.
Thumb to first finger, press down hard 1, 2, 3, 4. Move to the next, let's do some more 1, 2, 3, 4.
Frog Jump-Squat down low, hands on the floor. Jump forward and land softly. Elephant Walk-Bend forward, arms hang. Walk and swing arms side to side. Caterpillar Crawl-Walk hands forward, then feet up to hands. Repeat. Turtle Push-Push hands into floor or wall. Hold, then relax. Crab Crouch-Lift hips in crab position. Walk forwards or backwards. Monkey Grab-Reach one arm across the body, then the other. Alternate rhythmically. Seal Clap-Clap in front, above, and below while keeping rhythm. Crocodile Twist-Keep feet still. Twist upper body side to side slowly.
where the machines were.
____________________________________
The ground turned into a mess of concrete
The ground turned into a mess of concrete
Thumb to first finger, press down hard 1, 2, 3, 4. Move to the next, let's do some more 1, 2, 3, 4.
Thumb to first finger, press down hard 1, 2, 3, 4. Move to the next, let's do some more 1, 2, 3, 4.
Curve around, up to the top, down the same line, up and over with a flick at the end.