Term 6 – Week 4

Angus Rides the

Goods Train

Angus Rides the Goods Train

This is our new book for this term.

Like in class we will read part of the book first and work towards creating a piece ofwriting.

Monday 22nd June 2020WALT: predict a story

This week we will be starting a new book ‘Angus Rides the Goods Train’. Today you will be predicting what you think will happen in the story and at the end of the week you will develop the beginning to a story.

In your Home Learning exercise book write todays date and the WALT at the top of this slide.

Remember the school presentation expectations. The date should be on the right hand side, with the WALT on the left next to the margin, underlined with a straight line.

Monday 22nd June 2020SPaG- conjunctions

Conjunctions

In your books draw a mind map with conjunction in the middle.

Around it write down as many conjunctions that you can think of in 2 minutes.

Once you’ve written down as many as you can think of, look on the next slide for a range of conjunctions.

Conjunctions are words which join phrases, clauses or words.

For example: but, and

Monday 22nd June 2020SPaG- conjunctions

Conjunctions

and

then

but

becausetherefore

although

or

while

since

until

There are more conjunctions than just these ones, but these are ones

which you may use most often.

Angus Rides the Goods Train

‘What is a goods train? What is it for?’

Have a think about those questions. See if you can work

out what a ’goods train’ is.

The answer will be on the next slide.

Angus Rides the Goods Train

First, spend some time looking at the cover of the book.

What do you notice?

What do you like about the

cover?

What do you dislike about the cover?

How is it different or the same to other books

you have read?

Do you have any questions about

the book?

A goods train transports things rather than people. For example a goods train might

carry merchandise such as food or clothes.

In the middle of your page draw a mind map. If you are drawing lines make sure they are straight.

aAngus Rides the Goods Train cover

Write down your opinions about the cover of the book,

use the questions on the previous slide to help you.

Have a look at the cover and first page, what do you think the book will be about?

In the middle of your page draw a mind map. If you are drawing lines make sure they are straight.

aPredictions of Angus

Rides the Goods Train

Try to include 5 different predictions of what you

think the book will be about.

Tuesday 23rd June 2020WALT: generate language

Yesterday we started looking at our new book ‘Angus Rides the Goods Train’. Today you will be generating some language and description which you will be able to use in your writing.

In your Home Learning exercise book write todays date and the WALT at the top of this slide.

Remember the school presentation expectations. The date should be on the right hand side, with the WALT on the left next to the margin, underlined with a straight line.

Read the first few pages of the book on the following slides.

Tuesday 23rd June 2020WALT: generate vocabulary

Tuesday 23rd June 2020

WALT: generate vocabulary

Waking up and seeing the train

Boarding the train

Travelling

Split your page into 3 sections and label each one

as I have done on the example.

Each section will represent a different paragraph.

How do you think Angus would have felt when he saw the train?

In the first section of your page labelled

‘Waking up and seeing the train’

write down your ideas.

Try to use some interesting descriptive language.

You can use bullet points or a mind map, it’s

up to you.

Describe how the train might have looked

Are there any sounds he might have heard?

How could you describe the driver?

How did Angus feel when he boarded the train?

In the second section of your page labelled ‘Boarding the

train’ write down your

ideas.Make sure you are using some

interesting descriptive language.

You can use bullet points or a mind map, it’s

up to you.

What goods can he see?Describe them

Was he excited to leave home and go on an adventure?

In the third section of your page labelled ‘Travelling’ write down your ideas.

Try to use some interesting descriptive language.You can use bullet points or a mind map, it’s up to

you.

What can he hear or smell when he travels?

Describe what he can see.

Think about the mountains, the valleys

and the fields.

Wednesday 24th June 2020WALT: develop the beginning of a story

Over the next three days you are going to develop the beginning of a story.Take your time with your writing, think about how in class we take more than one day to do prep. Do the first paragraph today, the second paragraph tomorrow and the last paragraph on Friday.

In your Home Learning exercise book write the date and WALT at the top of this slide.

Remember the school presentation expectations. The date should be on the right hand side, with the WALT on the left next to the margin, underlined with a straight line.

Wednesday 24th June 2020WALT: develop the beginning of a story

If you would like to write your sentence on a scrap piece of paper before writing it into your book, like prep, to make sure it makes sense and is the best it can be then you can.

When writing think about using the same strategies we use in class. Think about your sentence before writing.Are you using the best language you can?Have you used an opener? Is there description?Have you read through your sentence?

Wednesday 24th June 2020WALT: develop the beginning of a story

Read through the WAGOLL first, and then like we do in class use the questions and sentences on the slide after the WAGOLL and your descriptive language from yesterday to help you.

The WAGOLL is to help you with ideas and structure, but try not to copy it, you can magpie ideas but make it your own.

You do writing like this in class, I know you can do it at home too, take your time and try your best!

BOXING-UP1. Waking up

and seeing the train

How was he feeling when he woke up?

Did he hear it before he saw it?

What did he notice about the train?

The driver/ the train itself/ the goods?

2. Boarding the train

How was he feeling as he boarded?

Can he see what goods they are?

Was he excited to leave home?

3. Travelling What could he hear as they travelled?

Describe the valley and what he could see- the mountains? Cities/towns/fields?

As you can see your work from yesterday links to the boxing up, so you will be able to use your ideas from yesterday in

your writing over the next few days.

WAGOLL - Paragraph 1

Overcome with confusion, Angus was awoken by an echo of clunking and chinking filling his ears. Opening his eyes with a start, Angus sat up in his bed, feeling overwhelmed by what he saw. Thinking he was dreaming, Angus roughly rubbed his eyes and stared intently at an industrial steam train racing towards him. Hanging out of the circular windows was the cheerful looking driver waving his hands frantically to signal Angus to come aboard.

Paragraph 1

Hearing a strange noise

Waking up and seeing the train

Was he dreaming?

Noticing the train driver

Success Criteria• Write in the third person• Past tense• Adverbial openers• Interesting adjectives• Conjunctions • Include thoughts and

feelings

Have a look at the sentence openers on the next slide you don’t have to use them but they may help you.

Sentence openers

Feeling brave…, The inquisitive youngster…, Overcome with excitement…, Inquisitively the young boy…, Cautiously…, Excitement was etched across the youngsters face…

Thursday 25th June 2020WALT: develop the beginning of a story

Carry on after your writing from yesterday, you do not need to write a new date and WALT, just start a new paragraph.

When writing think about using the same strategies we use in class. Think about your sentence before writing.Are you using the best language you can?Have you used an opener? Is there description?Have you read through your sentence?

Remember to not copy the WAGOLL, use it to help you. Look at the questions on the slide after the WAGOLL when writing.

WAGOLL - Paragraph 2

Feeling strangely excited, Angus carefully climbed aboard the mysterious midnight vehicle, still with a pinch of apprehension. Being greeted by the driver, Angus could smell the sweet aroma of honey consequently making him notice the goods loaded onto the rear of the train. Water, milk and rice also trailed behind them as they set off with a whistle and a whoosh, while the steam began to chug out of the towering chimney.

Paragraph 2

How was he feeling as he boarded?

Can he see what goods there are?

Was he excited to leave home?

Success Criteria• Write in the third person• Past tense• Adverbial openers• Interesting adjectives• Conjunctions • Include thoughts and

feelings

Friday 26th June 2020WALT: develop the beginning of a story

Carry on after your writing from yesterday, you do not need to write a new date and WALT, just start a new paragraph.

When writing think about using the same strategies we use in class. Think about your sentence before writing.Are you using the best language you can?Have you used an opener? Is there description?Have you read through your sentence?

Remember to not copy the WAGOLL, use it to help you. Look at the questions on the slide after the WAGOLL when writing.

WAGOLL - Paragraph 3

Inquisitively peering out of the windows, the young boy stared in awe of the landscape around him, as the locomotive rapidly sped through the valleys. Passing through bustling cities and towns and delving into lush green forests, thick with trees, Angus couldn’t believe his eyes, while the wind was flowing through his golden hair. His heart was filled with happiness to be experiencing something so exciting and to be delivering these goods to somewhere that must be important.

Paragraph 3

Looking out of the window, what could he hear/see?

What does he travel through?

How was he feeling/where was he going?

Success Criteria• Write in the third person• Past tense• Adverbial openers• Interesting adjectives• Conjunctions • Include thoughts and

feelings

Friday 26th June 2020WALT: develop the beginning of a story

Read through all 3 paragraphs that you have written over the last few days.

Check for any mistakes and that it makes sense.Does every sentence start with a capital letter and end in punctuation?Are there a range of interesting openers and fronted adverbials throughout?Have you written in third person and in the past tense?Have you included conjunctions?