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Tall, thin and describing a performer
Connect P3 Term 1: Unit 6
GoalWrite a short paragraph that describes a circus performer.
New words
performer · a person who shows a talentfunny · makes people laughbrave · not afraid of dangerparagraph · a few sentences about one ideadescribe · say what a person looks like
Explanation
We can write a paragraph about a performer. First say who it is. Then say what he or she looks like. Then say what he or she can do. Use this frame: My favourite performer is the … . He is … and … . He can … . Remember a capital letter at the start and a full stop at the end of each sentence. Respect all people: every performer has a talent.
| Frame | Example |
|---|---|
| My favourite performer is the … . | My favourite performer is the juggler. |
| He / She is … and … . | She is short and strong. |
| He / She can … . | She can throw six balls. |
Worked examples
My favourite performer is the trapeze artist. She is tall and brave. She can swing high in the air. I clap for her loudly.
Look. A clown is ready to perform. Say what you see.
Now you. Write four sentences about your favourite performer with the frame. Read them aloud.
Class activity
Performer poster. The child draws a circus performer on a big paper and writes three sentences under the picture with the frame. Check capital letters and full stops with a coloured pencil. Then the child presents the poster to the family.
Practice
1
Read and answer: What can the juggler do? ‘The juggler is young and strong. He can throw six balls and catch them.’
He can throw six balls and catch them.
2
Fill in: She is short ___ strong. (and or but)
and.
3
Fill in: The trapeze artist is ___. She is not afraid. (brave or funny)
brave.
4
Look. Say two sentences about the clown.
For example: The clown is tall and funny. He has big shoes.
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Writing: write three sentences about a circus person. Use the frame.
For example: My favourite performer is the clown. He is short and funny. He can make us laugh.