Starter quiz
- Why do we need to plan?
- to guide our writing ✓
- to ensure important information is included ✓
- to practise writing the text out word for word
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- What type of words do you use to describe nouns?
- adverbs
- verbs
- adjectives ✓
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- What is a simple sentence?
- joining two simple sentences with 'and', 'but' or 'or'
- a sentence about one idea that makes complete sense ✓
- what happens because of something else
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- What is a compound sentence?
- a sentence about one idea that makes complete sense
- an explanation or justification
- joining two simple sentences with 'and', 'but' or 'or' ✓
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- What should you do when writing a subheading?
- write it all in capital letters
- use a capital letter for the first word ✓
- put a question mark at the end
- underline it ✓
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- When will you need to use capital letters in your writing?
- for words at the beginning of sentences ✓
- for coordinating conjunctions
- for proper nouns like the author's name ✓
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Exit quiz
- Which two things should you use to support you in your writing?
- the notes from my plan ✓
- the success criteria ✓
- my memory
- my opinion
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- True or false? You should only use simple sentences when writing.
- True
- False ✓
- What is coordination?
- a simple sentence containing one idea
- the joining of two simple sentences that carry equal importance ✓
- the joining of a simple sentence with a second idea of lower importance
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- What is subordination?
- the joining of a simple sentence with a second idea of lower importance ✓
- the joining of two simple sentences that carry equal importance
- a simple sentence containing one idea
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- Which of the following conjunctions are used to form a compound sentence?
- and ✓
- because
- so
- or ✓
- but ✓
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- Which of the following conjunctions are used to stretch a main clause and form an adverbial complex sentence?
- and
- but
- when ✓
- so ✓
- that ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Notes from a written plan support in writing and ensure important information is included in an information text.
- Using a range of sentence types in our writing helps it to flow.
- Co-ordination can be used to join two simple sentences that carry equal importance.
- Subordination can be used to stretch a main clause and add greater detail.
Common misconception
Children may find the use of subordination more difficult in their writing, especially finding ways to use subordinating conjunctions other than 'when'.
Focus more heavily on subordination than coordination during teaching. It is appropriate to focus on the subordinating conjunction 'when' as this is the most valuable for the text's purpose, but model the use of other subordinating conjunctions too.
Keywords
Plan - a framework that writers create before they write a section or whole text
Co-ordination - joining two simple sentences with 'and', 'but' or 'or'
Subordination - joining a simple sentence with a second idea of lower importance
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