L.I. To design my front book cover
Can You Guess the Children’s Book Cover? Quiz – Name the famous children’s book from a close-up of its cover!
https://www.goodreads.com/quizzes/1115968-can-you-guess-the-children-s-book-cover
The quiz is an exampe of how important front covers are to a book! It can leave a lasting impression on one’s mind for decades.
Now, you will design the front cover for your short narrative. USe your draft from yesterday and also think about your colour scheme!
L.I. To compose a blurb
Introduction to lesson: Today, you will write the blurb for your short narrative. You should ensure that your work has all the aspects of a blurb discussed yesterday. You should also edit and proof-read it to make sure it is engaging and has no errors.
Remember yeseterday’s lesson. What is needed in a blurb?
Look at the below blurbs. Think about the layout, font and positiong of the text. How does it engage the reader?
Also, notice the ISBN number. What is an ISBN number?
An ISBN is an International Standard Book Number. ISBNs were 10 digits in length up to the end of December 2006, but since 1 January 2007 they now always consist of 13 digits. ISBNs are calculated using a specific mathematical formula and include a check digit to validate the number.
An ISBN is essentially a product identifier used by publishers, booksellers, libraries, internet retailers and other supply chain participants for ordering, listing, sales records and stock control purposes. The ISBN identifies the registrant as well as the specific title, edition and format.
Main activity:Children to write their blurb and check it against the checklist. This should also include grammar points.
Extension: Children to add an ISBN number.
L.I. To plan a blurb
Download the following and have a look at the blurb examples. Which ones do you like/dislike? Why?
What is a blurb?
How do we write a blurb? .
Main activity: Use this planning document to help you plan your blurb. You can also look at the examples above.
Extension: Check your work against the 5-point checklist above.
Today, you should perform your narrative to somone at home (or over video chat/phone). Think about back to Michael Rosen’s top tips for performing poems and stories.
What can you remember?
(Michael Rosen’s tips)
Enjoy the performance and have fun with it!
L.I. To finalise my story
Today, you will finalise your narrative on lined paper to entertain fans of fiction stories.
You should be careful what you are re-writing, i.e., do not skip words, take care if you add or remove any words or phrases (we should limit this) and make sure you are writing in your neatest handwriting so the reader can enjoy your piece.
Main activity: Write your final narrative on lined paper.
Extension: check your story against your plan. Does it resemble your plan? If so, how did the plan help in developing your story. If it did not, why do you think this happened?
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