Example text demonstrating dialogue writing with direct speech based on the novel Stig of the Dump by Clive King. It is based on Chapter 5 of the novel, when Barney speaks to the Snargets in Stig’s cave, but in the example, Stig has the ability to speak English and joins in the conversation. A writing feature identification worksheet, answer sheet and extract from Stig of the Dump are included. Use the WAGOLL before pupils write their own versions or continue the model text. This can be used when studying the novel Stig of the Dump or during a stand-alone lesson. All documents provided as Word and PDFs. The model text contains the following features: • Actual words spoken with inverted commas on either side • Reporting clause separated from words spoken with a comma, question mark or exclamation mark • Variety of speech verbs • Adverbs to show how the words were spoken • Actions of the characters • New paragraph every time the speaker changes. • Feelings of characters shown through action • Sentence spoken but split into two by the reporting clause • Two or more sentences spoken at once with reporting clause at the beginning/end • Two sentences spoken at once and split into two by the reporting clause If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. Other Stig of the Dump resources: ✦ Complete Unit of Work ✦ Reading Comprehension Tests Stig of the Dump example texts, with feature find sheet and answers: ✦ Example Texts BUNDLE ✦ Chapter 1: Diary Entries ✦ Chapter 2: Instructions ✦ Chapter 3: Character Profile ✦ Chapter 4: Informal Letter ✦ Chapter 6: Playscript ✦ Chapter 7: Newspaper Report ✦ Chapter 8: Interview Article ✦ Chapter 9: Persuasive Advert Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.

An example informal letter from the point of view of Barney from the children’s novel Stig of the Dump by Clive King. This exemplar informal letter is perfect to use as a WAGOLL when studying Chapter 4. The model informal letter comes with a feature identification worksheet, plus answer sheet that can be uploaded for remote learning or shared in class. The worksheets can be easily adjusted to match the ability of your class and provide differentiation. After identifying the features, pupils can write their own informal letter from Barney or Lou’s point of view, based on the example text. The language, grammar and punctuation features to be identified in the text include: • Rule of three • Repetition for effect • Alliteration • Onomatopoeia • Similes • Metaphors • Exclamatory sentences • Questions • Fronted adverbials followed by a comma • Co-ordinating conjunctions • Subordinating conjunctions • Expanded noun phrases • Use of synonyms to avoid repetition • Apostrophes for contraction • Apostrophes for double contractions • Apostrophes for singular possession • Apostrophes for plural possession • Apostrophes for joint possession • Hyphens • Colons • Brackets • Dashes All resources come as easily editable Word documents and as PDFs. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. Other Stig of the Dump resources: ✦ Complete Unit of Work ✦ Reading Comprehension Tests Stig of the Dump example texts, with feature find sheet and answers: ✦ Example Texts BUNDLE ✦ Chapter 1: Diary Entries ✦ Chapter 2: Instructions ✦ Chapter 3: Character Profile ✦ Chapter 5: Dialogue ✦ Chapter 6: Playscript ✦ Chapter 7: Newspaper Report ✦ Chapter 8: Interview Article ✦ Chapter 9: Persuasive Advert Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.

Example character profile text based on information up to Chapter 3 from the children’s novel Stig of the Dump by Clive King. This exemplar character description of Stig is perfect to use as a WAGOLL when studying Chapter 3 of the text or beyond (not to be used before this point due to spoilers). The model character profile comes with a feature identification worksheet for children to fill in, plus an answer sheet that can be uploaded for remote learning or shared in class. After identifying the features of the text, pupils can write their own character description of Stig, Barney, Lou or any other book character, using the Character Profile Template (also included). The language, grammar and punctuation features to be identified in the text include: • Similes • Metaphors • Rule of three • Onomatopoeia • Alliteration • Fronted adverbials followed by commas • Synonyms to avoid repetition • Expanded noun phrases • Apostrophes for singular possession • Apostrophes for plural possession • Dashes • Brackets • Hyphens • Colons The resource could be used on World Book Day as an example character profile before children create their own. Resources come as editable Word documents and as PDFs. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. Other Stig of the Dump resources: ✦ Complete Unit of Work ✦ Reading Comprehension Tests Stig of the Dump example texts, with feature find sheet and answers: ✦ Example Texts BUNDLE ✦ Chapter 1: Diary Entries ✦ Chapter 2: Instructions ✦ Chapter 4: Informal Letter ✦ Chapter 5: Dialogue ✦ Chapter 6: Playscript ✦ Chapter 7: Newspaper Report ✦ Chapter 8: Interview Article ✦ Chapter 9: Persuasive Advert Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.

Example instructional text based on information from Chapter 2 of the children’s novel Stig of the Dump by Clive King. This exemplar instructional text “How to Build a Fireplace” is perfect to use as a WAGOLL when studying Chapter 2 of Stig of the Dump. The model instructions come with a feature identification worksheet for children to fill in, plus answer sheet that can be uploaded for remote learning or shared in class. After identifying the features, pupils write their own instructions based on the example text with the help of the extract from the book (also included). The language, grammar and punctuation features to be identified in the text include: • Rhetorical questions • Onomatopoeia • Alliteration • Commands • Imperative verbs • Fronted adverbials followed by commas • Synonyms to avoid repetition • Expanded noun phrases • Question marks • Apostrophes for possession • Brackets • Hyphens • Colons If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. Other Stig of the Dump resources: ✦ Complete Unit of Work ✦ Reading Comprehension Tests Stig of the Dump example texts, with feature find sheet and answers: ✦ Example Texts BUNDLE ✦ Chapter 1: Diary Entries ✦ Chapter 3: Character Profile ✦ Chapter 4: Informal Letter ✦ Chapter 5: Dialogue ✦ Chapter 6: Playscript ✦ Chapter 7: Newspaper Report ✦ Chapter 8: Interview Article ✦ Chapter 9: Persuasive Advert Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.

Two example diary entries from the point of view of two characters - Barney and Lou - from the children’s novel Stig of the Dump by Clive King. These exemplar diary entries are perfect to use as WAGOLLs when studying Chapter 1 of the text. Each model diary entry comes with a feature identification worksheet for children to complete, plus an answer sheet that can be uploaded for remote learning or shared in class. One of the worksheets contains a wider variety of features than the other to increase the challenge level, providing differentiation. After identifying the features of these recount texts, pupils can write their own diary entries, based on the example texts. The language, grammar and punctuation features to be identified in the texts include: • Similes • Rule of three • Onomatopoeia • Alliteration • Exclamatory sentences • Fronted adverbials followed by commas • Co-ordinating conjunctions • Synonyms to avoid repetition • Expanded noun phrases • Exclamation marks • Apostrophes for contraction • Apostrophes for possession • Dashes • Colons • Semi-colons • Brackets • Hyphens All resources come as easily editable Word documents and as PDFs. If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. Other Stig of the Dump resources: ✦ Complete Unit of Work ✦ Reading Comprehension Tests Stig of the Dump example texts, with feature find sheet and answers: ✦ Example Texts BUNDLE ✦ Chapter 2: Instructions ✦ Chapter 3: Character Profile ✦ Chapter 4: Informal Letter ✦ Chapter 5: Dialogue ✦ Chapter 6: Playscript ✦ Chapter 7: Newspaper Report ✦ Chapter 8: Interview Article ✦ Chapter 9: Persuasive Advert Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.

Example texts demonstrating dialogue writing with direct speech based on the children’s picture book Stone Age Boy by Satoshi Kitamura. The 3 differentiated example texts contain conversations between the boy and his family when he arrives home after his adventure. Differentiated feature identification worksheets with answers are included – perfect for sharing in class or uploading during online lessons for remote learning. All resources are differentiated three ways. The model texts are useful as WAGOLLs to examine before children attempt their own versions or continue the dialogue. This resource can be used when learning about the Stone Age in history or studying the Stone Age Boy book. All documents are provided in PDF and editable Word format. The texts contains the following features of dialogue and speech: • Actual words spoken, with inverted commas on either side • Reporting clause, separated from words spoken with a comma, question mark or exclamation mark • Variety of speech verbs • Adverbs • Actions of the characters • New paragraph every time the speaker/character changes. • Feelings shown through action • Sentences split into two by the reporting clause • Two or more sentences spoken at once with reporting clause at the beginning/end • Two sentences spoken at once and split into two by the reporting clause • Contractions used in speech If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, leave a review and receive another up to the value of this one for free. Just email helen-teach@outlook.com with your username, the reviewed resource and the resource you would like for free. Other Stone Age Boy resources: ✦ Example Texts BUNDLE ✦ Character Profile Examples and Differentiated Templates ✦ Example Diary Text with Feature Identification & Answers ✦ 3 Example Instruction and Recipe Texts Plus Templates ✦ Fronted Adverbials Differentiated Worksheets & Answers You may also be interested in: ✦ The Iron Man Example Diary Text with Features ✦ The Iron Man Dialogue Writing - Example Text Pack ✦ The Iron Man - Example Apology Letter from Hogarth Pack ✦ Iron Man Example Texts BUNDLE: Diary, Dialogue & Non-Chronological Report with Features Sheet & Answers Visit Helen-Teach’s Shop for more resources.