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6 weeks worth.

LO: To identify a narrative sequence.
Explain to the children that this half term will focus on a particular text and different writing genres will be explored throughout the half term. Review the children’s knowledge of ‘Oliver’ based on the musical that they saw in previous lessons. Explain that this is a production based on a narrative. Spend a couple of minutes updating the working wall with the features of a narrative. Give the children a large sheet of flipchart paper, with the following headings / sections on: Characters, settings and plot. Use a story map planner on part of the sheet to allow the children to have time to discuss and attempt to map out the main plot.

Beginning: Oliver introduced and is in the workhouse. He is sold to the Sowerberry’s funeral home to walk in front of the funeral processions.
He travels to London and meets Dodger and becomes one of Fagin’s boys.
Problem 1: He is accused of stealing and is taken to see the Magistrate. He remains silent and is acquitted of the crime thanks to a shopkeeper who saw the whole incident.
Solution 1: Mr Browlow takes care of Oliver and realises that Oliver is his Grandson.
Problem 2: Bill Sykes kidnaps Oliver.
Solution 2: Nancy agrees to give Oliver back.
Ending: Nancy’s plan discovered by Bill and he beats her to death. Bill is chased by a mob and is shot by a police officer.