Ghost of Christmas Present

• Language Arts
• Primary Education

Ghost of Christmas Present

Uplevel:
Louisa snored loudly.

What is the main clause
Kerry didn’t like spiders because they had eight legs.

1. Kerry didn’t like spiders
2. because they had eight legs
3. had eight legs
4. Kerry

Select the main clause:
Before he could go swimming, Ali packed his towel.

1. Before he could go swimming
2. Ali packed his towel
3. he could go swimming
4. go swimming, Ali packed his

Select the main clause.
Jenny went to the shop so that she could buy a sandwich.

1. buy a sandwich
2. could buy a sandwich
3. Jenny went to the shop
4. Jenny

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Describe the Ghost of Christmas Present

Write a sentence describing what the Ghost is doing- try to use a subordinate clause.

Think of some similes to describe the ghost.

In your jotter

Imagine you are Scrooge. Write a description of the Ghost of Christmas Present.

Try to include: adjectives, similes, verbs.

Do you think you have successfully described the Ghost of Christmas Present?

1. Yes, I think I have created a clear image.
2. I could add more detail.
3. No- I need more time and support.