Using Model Sentences to Write a Narrative

The KS2 English Unit demonstrates how to use interesting sentence openers to write a successful narrative. It is also useful for KS3 and GCSE English students if they have not used the skills.

For students with a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), there is a reading and spelling activity based on key words in the text. Students use colours to aid memory.

The reading section consists of model sentences beginning with a prepositional phrase, an ING verb and a ’ show not tell ’ opening.

Finally, there is an assessment stage where students are required to use these sentence opener types.

The unit has been used to successfuly support students who struggle to write narrative.