Play scripts

We have been learning about how to write a play script. This week, think of a story you have read recently and have a go at turning a section of it into a play.

You must remember to use the features we have learnt about including stage directions. 

 

Using speech marks

This week we have been learning about the rules of dialogue.

 I would like you to have a go at adding the speech marks in the correct places. It is quite tricky. You’ll probably need to read through the passage several time to work out what each character is saying.

 

Excuse me, said the man. Can you tell me what the time is? I think it’s about 8 o’clock, replied Graham. I haven’t got my watch on but I remember seeing the time on the town hall clock a few minutes ago. The town hall! said the man. That’s just what I’m looking for. Can you point me in the right direction? Certainly, said Graham. You just go down there past the bank, turn left, go straight on and the town hall will be on your right hand side. Brilliant, said the man, Thanks for your help. That’s okay, said Graham.

 

You might also want to consider how else you can improve this passage by following other rules for writing dialogue such as using a new paragraph for a new speaker.

The Romans

I have been so impressed with the quality of your Roman projects. You have clearly done lots of research.

For your post this week, I would like you to tell me about the most interesting Roman fact you have learnt about.

I can't wait to hear them!

Happy Mother's Day

This week in class we talked a lot about our mums and how special they are! In Literacy, we started to look at how to write a great set of instructions.

I was wondering whether we could combine the two...

Can you write a set of instructions for the perfect mum? Remember to think about the key features of instructions we identified this week (I have listed some below) and think about what it takes to be a superb mum. Maybe you could ask your mums to give you a few ideas; they are the experts after all.

Key features of instruction texts:
An opening
Imperative (bossy) verbs
Time connectives
Written in chronological order
A closing statement

River Trip

We had a brilliant time on our trip last week. We carried out lots of activities which helped us to learn more about how special the River Thames is. These activities also reminded us about some of the other things we have learnt this year like the water cycle.

Write a post which tells us what you did and what you learnt on the day. You might also want to say why you would recommend the trip to other children.

Happy blogging!

Rivers

This week in Downing Street class we have been preparing to go on our River trip to Teddington and Kingston to learn more about the River Thames. 

What do you know already about rivers? Try to include as much of the technical vocabulary as you can.

Here are some words to help you:

estuary, mouth, watershed, transportation,

source, tributary, meander, waterfall, gorge

Tell me why!

Another 'Tell me why!' problem this week. You will need to carry out a little research to find the answer but make sure you write up your findings in your own words.

Here it is...

Why does a compass always point north?

I'll post an answer next week.

Happy blogging! :-)