by admin | Feb 17, 2013 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Video, Writing
This video will help pupils understand the meaning behind many of the most common prefixes in grammar: dis-, de-, inter-, un-, non-, etc. This video comes from the team at Flocabulary…. RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Feb 16, 2013 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Video, Writing
This engaging video will help pupils understand the five main elements of a story: plot, characters, conflict, theme, setting. These are essential for good writing…. RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...
by admin | Sep 4, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Writing
Pangrams are sentences that contain all twenty-six letters of the alphabet at least once. A perfect pangram contains only twenty-six letters, which is quite difficult to achieve. Probably the best known pangram is the one used to illustrate type fonts: “The...
by admin | Aug 16, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Powerpoint, Writing
Pupils need to be made aware that there are different elements that make up the structure of a story. Most or all of these elements need to be present in the story to give it structure. These are: Setting, Period, Theme, Plot, Point of View, Characters. This...
by admin | Aug 15, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Powerpoint, Writing
Setting the scene in a story gives the story a sense of realism – that it is happening in a real or imagined place. It means that the author must create “word pictures” so that the reader can visualise the setting in their mind. It is important to give pupils...
by admin | Aug 15, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Powerpoint, Writing
The conclusion of a story is almost as important as the beginning. Some writers can rush the ending or not put enough thought into how to sensitively bring a story to a conclusion. The story ending can leave the reader with a variety of feelings depending on the type...
