Fronted Adverbials: The Secret of Black Rock
Year 3 English Lesson Using fronted adverbials in our writing
WALT (We Are Learning To)
Identify fronted adverbials in sentences Use fronted adverbials to start our sentences Write exciting sentences about Black Rock using fronted adverbials Make our writing more interesting and detailed
Success Criteria
I can spot fronted adverbials at the beginning of sentences I can use time words (suddenly, yesterday, soon) to start sentences I can use place words (on the island, near the rocks) to start sentences I can use manner words (carefully, quietly, bravely) to start sentences I remember to use a comma after my fronted adverbial
What do you remember about The Secret of Black Rock?
Think about the mysterious island What happened in the story? Who were the main characters? What made it exciting?
What is a Fronted Adverbial?
A word or phrase that comes at the FRONT of a sentence It tells us WHEN, WHERE, or HOW something happens It's followed by a comma Example: 'Suddenly, the waves crashed against the rocks.' Example: 'On the mysterious island, strange things happened.'
The Inspiring Sea Scene
Fronted Adverbial Hunt
Read these sentences about Black Rock Spot the fronted adverbials Remember to look for the comma! 'Carefully, the children climbed the rocky path.' 'At midnight, strange sounds echoed from the cave.' 'Beyond the waves, Black Rock stood tall and mysterious.'
Types of Fronted Adverbials
{"left":"WHEN (Time): Yesterday, Suddenly, Soon, At dawn, During the storm\nWHERE (Place): On the island, Near the rocks, Inside the cave, Beyond the horizon, Under the water","right":"HOW (Manner): Carefully, Quietly, Bravely, Slowly, Mysteriously"}
Create Your Own Black Rock Sentences
Choose a fronted adverbial from our list Write a sentence about Black Rock Don't forget the comma! CHALLENGE: Use all three types (when, where, how) in different sentences SUPPORT: Use the sentence starters provided
Sharing Our Amazing Sentences
Let's celebrate our fantastic fronted adverbials! Listen carefully to your classmates Can you spot the fronted adverbials in their sentences?