Week 3: Stone Age Boy

This week we will be using Stone Age Boy to write our own version of the story.  We call this innovation.

Click here to re-watch the story.

Monday

Re-watch the story again (if you would like to) and think about the characters, objects and places in the story. 

Once you have watched the story, in today's lesson you will be learning how to use brackets to add extra detail to your sentences.  Follow the instructions in the video to understand how to use brackets (parenthesis) to add extra detail to your sentences.

Tuesday
Re-watch the story again (if you would like to) and think about the things the boy and Om get up to.

Once you have watched the story, in today's lesson you will be having a go at writing your very own post card from the past.  Imagine your the boy and you want to let everyone back in your own time know what you have been up to.  Use the instructions in the structure strip to help you show off all your new writing skills.

Wednesday

In today's lesson, your are going to plan your own version of the story.  We call this an innovation.  You are going to think about the things you might change in your story to create your own version.

Think about what your character will be like and the things that will happen to them on their adventure into the past. Will they have a nice time or will things go horribly wrong?

Thursday

In todays session, I'd like you to begin writing your introduction and build-up of the story.

Follow your plan and watch the video on my top tips for how to write these two parts of your story.  Remember to try and showcase as much of your new skills in your writing as possible.

Friday

In todays session, I'd like you to continue writing your story and write the problem and resolution of your story.

Follow your plan and watch the video on my top tips for how to write these two parts of your story.  Remember to try and showcase as much of your new skills in your writing as possible.