Writing Recounts - Lesson 2 - Vocabulary Building!

This engaging and purposeful lesson is the second in a series of lessons that enable children to gradually build towards composing an effective, well-structured recount. The first lesson focuses on what recounts are, establishing the main features and techniques. Whilst this series guides children towards writing a recount about an imaginary safari, the resources could be reasonably adapted to suit your own chosen topic.

The eye-catching and comprehensive PowerPoint presentation guides teachers and children along the following learning journey:
-Knowledge recall - revisiting what children already know about recounts;
-SPAG starter: Word classes (nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs);
-Establishing a three-part structure for the recount;
-Watching a ‘virtual safari’ video (hyperlinked) to gain inspiration, and using a clear template and the five senses to build appropriate and effective vocabulary;
-Sharing and building upon one another’s vocabulary and ideas;
-Reflecting on their learning from across the lesson.

The PowerPoint presentation (15 slides) and activity resources needed are provided (the worksheet template is provided in both Word and PDF).

These lessons were originally created for children in lower Key Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4).