Cambridge Primary English · 0058 · First language
A visitor with a secret
A visitor arrives at the reading room carrying a battered suitcase. What can the young reporters discover without making unfair guesses?
English · Stage 4 · 4 lessons · About 2 guided lesson hours · 55 practice questions
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Unit 02
A visitor with a secret
A visitor arrives at the reading room carrying a battered suitcase. What can the young reporters discover without making unfair guesses?
Develop characters, settings and viewpoints.
Lesson 1 · 30 minutes
Meet a character through clues
Use a character’s words and actions to build a fair character profile.
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Lesson 2 · 30 minutes
Make a setting visible
Choose precise details that help a reader picture a setting.
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Lesson 3 · 30 minutes
Whose eyes tell the story?
Recognise a narrator’s viewpoint and explain how it shapes a story.
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Lesson 4 · 30 minutes
Write for someone who will read it
Choose useful details and a suitable tone for a particular audience.
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Read, write and discuss
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Assess with care
The unit tests and three mock sets are original Find Tutor Stage 4 Practice Assessments, with marking guidance. They are not official Cambridge papers. Open writing needs human review.
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