Grammar as a Craft Tool · Summer Term
Tense: Consistent Present Tense
Maintaining consistent present tense in descriptions and factual writing.
Key Questions
- Explain common clues that tell a reader when an action is happening.
- Construct a descriptive paragraph entirely in the present tense.
- Analyze why inconsistent tense makes a story confusing to follow.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS1: English - Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation
Year: Year 2
Subject: English
Unit: Grammar as a Craft Tool
Period: Summer Term
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