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Four example texts based on the novel Christophe’s Story by Nicki Cornwell.
The following exemplar texts are included in this bundle:
• Character profile
• Dialogue writing
• Diary entries
• Letter
Each resource contains the following documents:
• An example text to use as a WAGOLL
• A feature identification sheet
• Feature identification answer sheet
Writing templates and extracts are also included with some resources.
The language, grammar and punctuation features to be identified in the texts include:
• Alliteration
• Similes
• Metaphors
• Fronted adverbials followed by a comma
• Expanded noun phrases
• Co-ordinating conjunctions
• Apostrophes for singular possession
• Apostrophes for contraction
• Commas in a list
• Commas to add extra information
• Colons
• Semi-colons
• Brackets
• Hyphens
These example texts can be used to examine the features of writing as a WAGOLL before pupils embark on writing their own text.
All documents are provided as PDFs and editable Word documents.
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An example character profile text about Rwandan refugee Christophe from the children’s novel Christophe’s Story by Nicki Cornwell.
This exemplar character description of Christophe is perfect to use as a WAGOLL.
The model character profile comes with a feature identification worksheet for children to fill in, plus answer sheet.
After identifying the features of the text, pupils write their own character description of Christophe, Jeremy, Miss Finch, Babi, Greg or another character using the differentiated Character Profile Templates (also included).
The resource could also be used on World Book Day as an example character profile before children create their own about their chosen character from anyother story.
The language, grammar and punctuation features to be identified in the text include:
• Alliteration
• Fronted adverbials followed by a comma
• Expanded noun phrases
• Apostrophes for singular possession
• Commas in a list
• Commas to add extra information
• Colons
• Semi-colons
• Brackets
• Hyphens
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Other Christophe’s Story themed resources:
✦ 4 Example Texts BUNDLE
✦ Letter Example Text Pack
✦ Dialogue Writing Example Text Pack
✦ Diary Example Text Pack
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Example text demonstrating dialogue writing with direct speech based on the novel Christophe’s Story by Nicki Cornwell. The example text is based on Chapter 2 of the novel, when Rwandan refugee Christophe is bullied by schoolboy Jeremy. A writing feature identification worksheet and an answer sheet are included. The extract from Christophe’s Story is also included.
The model text is useful as a WAGOLL for children to study before attempting to write their own version or continuing the model text.
This resource can be used when studying the novel Christophe’s Story or during a stand-alone lesson focusing on dialogue writing.
All documents available as PDFs and editable Word documents.
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/character changes.
• Feelings of characters shown through action
• One 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
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✦ Letter Example Text Pack
✦ Diary Example Text Pack
✦ Character Profile Example Text Pack
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An example letter home from the point of view of Christophe from the children’s novel Christophe’s Story by Nicki Cornwell.
This exemplar letter to Babi is perfect to use as a WAGOLL after reading Chapter 3 of the text.
The model letter home comes with a feature identification worksheet for children to fill in, plus answer sheet that can be uploaded for remote learning or shared in class. The feature identification sheet can be easily edited to vary the challenge level and provide differentiation.
After identifying the features, pupils can write their own letters, based on the example text. These could be from the point of view Christophe or from the point of view of other characters such as Christophe’s father or mother.
The language, grammar and punctuation features to be identified in the text include:
• Similes
• Metaphors
• Questions
• Fronted adverbials followed by commas
• Co-ordinating conjunctions
• Expanded noun phrases
• Present perfect tense
• Apostrophes for contraction
• Apostrophes for singular possession
• Apostrophes for plural possession
• Dashes
• Hyphens
• Semi-colons
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 Christophe’s Story themed resources:
✦ 4 Example Texts BUNDLE
✦ Dialogue Writing Example Text Pack
✦ Diary Example Text Pack
✦ Character Profile Example Text Pack
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Two example diary entries from the point of view of Christophe from the children’s novel Christophe’s Story by Nicki Cornwell.
These exemplar diary entries are perfect to use as WAGOLLs after reading Chapter 1 of the text.
The first model diary entry comes with a feature find worksheet for children to fill in, plus answer sheet. This can be easily edited to vary the challenge level and provide differentiation.
After identifying features, pupils can write their own diary entries based on the example texts. These could be from the point of view Christophe or from the point of view of other characters (for example, Jeremy, Greg, Miss Finch or Christophe’s father). Alternatively, pupils could write from Christophe’s point of view recounting events from the previous or following day.
The language, grammar and punctuation features to be identified in the text include:
• Similes
• Rule of three
• Onomatopoeia
• Questions
• Fronted adverbials followed by commas
• Co-ordinating conjunctions
• Expanded noun phrases
• Exclamation marks
• Apostrophes for contraction
• Commas in a list
• Dashes
• Colons
• Semi-colons
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 Christophe’s Story themed resources:
✦ 4 Example Texts BUNDLE
✦ Letter Example Text Pack
✦ Dialogue Writing Example Text Pack
✦ Character Profile Example Text Pack
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This bundle contains resources to enable your pupils to write a story about a monster.
The following resources are included:
• Example story to read
• Feature identification worksheet to help examine the language, grammar and punctuation features of the story
• Answers to the feature identification worksheet
• Structure sheet to help pupils to understand how the story is structured
• Planning sheet to enable pupils to plan a story based on the exemplar
• Monster body parts word bank to help pupils to create a character for their own story
• Feelings vocabulary sorting activity to help pupils to describe the protagonist’s emotions in the story
All resources come as both editable Word documents and as PDFs.
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Differentiated feelings vocabulary sort. Pupils sort the emotion words into categories. Can be used at the beginning of a writing lesson where pupils will be expected to use feelings vocabulary, for example, diary or letter writing. Can also be used as a standalone activity.
.Activity can be completed independently or in a group. Dictionaries may be provided for pupils to use while completing the challenge.
Answer document included.
PDF and editable Word documents provided.
Suitable for Key Stage 2 and 3 pupils.
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Vocabulary sheets listing a variety of positive and negative feelings. These handouts are particularly useful for PSHE lessons when describing feelings, and for English or literacy lessons when writing texts such as diaries, letters, poems, narratives etc that require the description of characters’ emotions.
The adjectives have been grouped into categories:
Positive feelings
• open
• happy
• alive
• good
• love
• interested
• positive
• strong
Negative feelings
• angry
• depressed
• helpless
• confused
• indifferent
• hurt
• afraid
• sad
The resource comes as both a PDF and as an easily editable Word document.
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