G4 HWEO: Grade 4 How We Express Ourselves

• A range of media can be used to tell stories that express ideas and interests.
• The writing process enriches our stories.
• Authors reflect and consider different perspectives when creating and refining their work

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Authorfy brings readers and writers closer together through interactive video masterclasses, fun downloadable activities, and exciting after school club resources. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, student, librarian, aspiring author or reluctant writer, there’s something on Authorfy for everyone!

• Punctuation Explained
• 6 ways to start a sentence
• The importance of setting in a story

Pixar in a Box is a behind-the-scenes look at how Pixar artists do their jobs. You will be able to animate bouncing balls, build a swarm of robots, and make virtual fireworks explode.

• The Art Of Storytelling

The Literacy Shed is home to a wealth of visual resources to help inspire you to write. For example, in this short film a man builds a robot.  Whilst he is asleep some strange beings power up his robot who mysteriously comes to life. Could you:

• Describe the opening scene. 
• Complete a story board
• Write a dialogue between the two fairies and between the man and the robot.
• Write a fairytale of your own in a futuristic style?

• Learn about famous authors and books.
• How to "Show, not tell" in your writing.
• Learn how to create a story plot.
• Strengthening your sentences.
• Creating a story conflict. 
• And lots more here. 

• What inspires you?
• Do you daydream?