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Adverbs

Recall previous knowledge:

What is an adverb?

a) An adverb describes a verbb) An adverb is a name a placec) An adverb describes people

Text the answer

Learning Objectives:

Reading: To identify and recognise adverbs

Writing: To use adverbs to improve sentences

Task: Independent study: choose movie task

Adverbs

Adverbs help build up description. Some adverbs can be made by adding ly to an adjective

Adverbs are words that add to (or describe) a verb

badly

awfully

How did you do in the test?

Adverbs

Adverbs describe verbs in the sentence:

The man ran hastily.

ran is the verb, and hastily is the adverb, which tells us how the man ran.

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Adverbs tell us how, when or where the action (verb) took place

Adverbs

Adverbs of time tell us when the action (verb) took place.

The car arrived too late. The verb is ‘arrived’. The adverb ‘late’, tells us when the car

arrived.

AdverbsAdverbs of place tell us where the action (verb) took place.

The chief marched in front.

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The verb is ‘marched’. The adverb ‘in front’, tells us where he marched

Using Adverbs

1.Sherlock turned over in his sleep.

2.Dr Watson walked wearily along the corridor.

3.He screamed desperately for help.

Spot the adverbs in the following sentences:

Using Adverbs

B) Change these adjectives into adverbs that end with ibly or ably

To make an adjective into an adverb add ly.

However, if the word ends in le – take away the le then add ly.

comfortable

miserableterrible

impossible

horrible

A) Change these adjectives into adverbs

kind mad gentle last silent bright

Miss Marks The Examiner

Mistakes to avoid ......

Don’t forget capital letters and

conjunctions. End sentences with

either a full stop, question or exclamation

mark.

Remember words which describe how actions are done are called adverbs, eg breathlessly, rapidly, skilfully, immediately, comfortably, fearlessly

Assessment criteria: Punctuate

sentences correctly so that the meaning

is clear (Ws/L1.3)Present information in logical sequence, using paragraphs

where appropriate (Wt/L1.3)

BRONZE - Create a poster of your favourite film. 10 points

SILVER – Identify your favourite film and write why in less than 100 words.

25 points

GOLD – Evaluate & Review your favourite film in 250 words! Add trailer and images. 50 points

3, 2, 1…and action!

Remember to include: The title of this filmThe genre (type) of filmWho are the stars of the film?What would you give this review out of ten?What is the certificate rating?

When is the film out on release?

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• Rom – Com• Comedy• Fantasy/Adventure• Action• Horror• Crime• Biography• Family

Genre Quiz

Peer Assessment

Look back through the writing. Write a list of all the things you thought your partner did really well. Include things linked to the objectives, but also include things that were not.

Write a list of everything s/he did right. Give examples.

SWAP

If you were to go back in time and start today’s lesson again, what would you change and why?

Plenary & Self assessmentReview Learning Objectives:

Reading: were you able to identify and recognise some adverbs?

Writing: did you add some adverbs to improve your presentation?

Did you remember to complete your self assessment?