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Travelling by Train
Travelling by Train
Here are some resources to help you with Past Tense verbs!
You are writing in Past tense this term. You are to complete 4 writing tasks and then use those tasks to write about an adventure.
Step 1:
Plan for writing: Use the planning frame to plan for writing.
Use keywords only!
This is just to help you gather ideas and organise them for writing.
Step 2: Sentences and Language Features
Task 1:
Improve these sick sentences. Make sure to write in PAST TENSE.
He was holding the door. The train was leaving the station. The man stared at him.
Task 2:
Give your character/s a voice. Write what they would say while they are on their adventure.
This needs to be in the past tense.
Use “ ” around your dialogue.
e.g. Trembling in fear, I stood and watched in horror as the city below burned. "Nooo! I am too late!" I screamed.
Task 3:
Write at least 3 sentences to describe the setting of your adventure.
WRITE IN PAST TENSE
Include where (weather), when (time of day), who (character) and how (adverb - ly words)
Show, don’t tell!
Hint: add details such as when, where, and how.
e.g As the sun sits high in the sky, the train station filled with busy travellers, the little boy stepped onto the platform. As the approaching train flew past and came to a halt the boy reached his hand out and firmly grasped the cool railing.
Task 4:
Imagine you experienced this adventure. Write 2-3 sentences about how you would feel and why.
This is your conclusion to your adventure.
e.g. The view from above was definitely one I will never forget. I felt on top of the world, and it was unlike anything I had seen before.
Step 3:
Follow up Activity:
Your instructions:
Use your plan to write about your adventure. Use Task 3 as your introduction and Task 4 as your conclusion.
Remember to:
include paragraphs
include dialogue
use the sentence ladder to show what happens next in your adventure
use your plan to organise your ideas
use the sentences from above.
write in past tense
Have a buddy check your writing to make sure you have included everything.
Step 4:
Reflect on your writing: Write about what you are proud of, and what you would like to work on next. Think about these ideas when you reflect.
Show not tell
Dialogue
Punctuation
Sentence starters and lengths
Paragraphing
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