Unit 1: Adelita - The Mexican Cinderella - A Rags to Riches Traditional Tale
Our Talk Story...
Monday 18th January
LO. To be able to draft an introduction and build up for a traditional tale
I ran remember to:
- write an opening which introduces the characters and sets the scene
- describe the events building up to the problem
- use dialogue (speech) between my characters to move the story on
- include details about when, where and how things happen
If you need a little bit of help getting started, try using the substitution grids below to give you some ideas!
You can upload a photo of your whizzy work by clicking HERE.
Wow Aslans! I've seen some FABULOUS first drafts so far today. Please keep sending them in!
I will definitely be magpie-ing some of your brilliant vocabulary when I edit my first draft - wow!
Tuesday 19th January
LO. To be able to draft a problem, resolution and ending for a traditional tale
I ran remember to:
- describe the problem faced by the main character
- explain how the characters overcome and resolve the problem
- finish my story with a happy ending
- use dialogue between my characters to move the story on
- include details about when, where and how things happen
If you get stuck with your writing at any point, there is a copy of our model text, Adelita at the top of this page.
Have a read through the section you're writing just like I did and see what substitutions you could make.
You can upload a photo of your whizzy work by clicking HERE.
Wednesday 20th January
LO: To be able to edit and improve my writing
Remember to:
- Edit: Read my writing back and check it makes sense
Check my punctuation A . , ' ! ?
Check my spelling
- Improve: Add, remove, move and substitute words and phrases
Thursday 21st January
LO: To be able to publish and illustrate a traditional tale
Friday 22nd January
LO - To be able to present my writing in the form of an audiobook
And another!!
WOW! Well done - this is fabulous! Thank you so much for sending it in.