English

English

Children will explore the true story of Annie Edson Taylor in the story by Chris Van Allsburg entitled Queen of the Falls. Writing in role as Annie, they will create a series of diary entries that capture her thoughts, feelings and motivations at key moments in her journey. Along the way, they will learn to write for a clear audience and purpose, organise ideas into themed paragraphs, sequence events effectively, use commas after fronted adverbials and for clarity, and select precise vocabulary to create atmosphere and tension. By the end of the unit, children will produce a compelling series of diary entries that reflects Annie's courage and determination.