Learn about the structures and elements that define a short story. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper, or a device to record your written answers.
Year 6
Year 6
These lessons can support short-term learning at home when face-to-face learning is interrupted.
Students can start at lesson 1 and work their way through in order. Each lesson is either a video or a PowerPoint presentation.
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Comparing short stories to novels
English lesson 1 (Series 1)
Comparing short stories to novels
English lesson 2 (Series 1)
Learn about the structures and elements that define a short story. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper, or a device to record your written answers.
Comparing short stories to novels
English lesson 3 (Series 1)
Learn about the structures and elements that define a short story. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper, or a device to record your written answers.
Investigating plot structure
English lesson 4 (Series 1)
Learn how language features contribute to plot. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper, or a device to record your written answers.
Investigating plot structure
English lesson 5 (Series 1)
Learn how language features contribute to plot. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper, or a device to record your written answers.
Investigating plot structure
English lesson 6 (Series 1)
Learn how to identify the plot elements of a short story. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper, or a device to record your written answers.
Responding to the plot in a humorous short story
English lesson 7 (Series 1)
Learn how to examine strategies authors use in a short story to achieve humorous effects. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper, or a device to record your written answers.
Exploring theme and narrative point of view in short stories
English lesson 8 (Series 1)
Learn how text structure and language features work together to build narrative. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper, or a device to record your written answers.
Comprehending setting
English lesson 9 (Series 1)
Learn how authors influence readers by using language features and strategies. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper, or a device to record your written answers.
Comprehending setting
English lesson 10 (Series 1)
Learn how authors influence readers by using language features and strategies. You'll need a pen or pencil and paper, or a device to record your written answers.
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Visit protect yourself online: a guide to cyber security for young people to learn more.
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