VCOP Games

Story Openers Write 5 different sentences that could open a story and grip the reader. eg. “Stop, or I’ll shoot,” said the guard.

Story Endings Write 5 different sentences that could end any type of story. eg. …and they lived happily ever after.

Time Connectives List some time connectives you could use in a story. eg. Meanwhile….

Connectives Write a sentence that starts with: Without warning……. Soon afterwards….. It wasn’t long before….. Elsewhere……. It took several seconds but…… Suddenly……

Settings Which words or phrases would you use to describe these settings?

Vocabulary Think of at least 5 WOW words to describe a banana. (remember to use your senses)

Vocabulary Write as many adverbs as possible to describe this verb. eg. walked - quickly, slowly, noisily, shyly, quietly… ‘ate’

Vocabulary Choose 5 WOW words and write sentences using them: outstandingly tenderly biologically formidable outspoken stern comical pathetic yearning dwell Container Furnishings robe, sensitively, timidly, aggressively, imaginatively, unfortunate, murderous dine, progress, create, adore, foreboding, speculation, silhouette, terrain, apparel, vision, atmosphere

Vocabulary Improve this sentence by adding words and phrases eg. The mouse ate the cheese becomes: The greedy mouse carefully ate the stale cheese. Now try: The bird flew to the tree.

Vocabulary Find as many words as possible to describe this characters: Now use your words to write a paragraph about this character.

Settings Write as many words as you can to describe this setting - use your senses.

Settings Write as many words as you can to describe this setting - use your senses.

Vocabulary Find as many words as you can that could be used instead of… ‘Said’ Can you use some of them in sentences?

Vocabulary Random Words You need a book each. Open your book to page 3, count down to line 5 and then along to the 3rd word. You must now quickly write a sentence using the word, underlining the word. Try again for page 8, line 9, word 6 Try again for page 12, line 2, word 7 Extra challenge: Can you write a sentence using all three words? Now try different books!

Vocabulary Think of an animal and write a sentence about each one using a simile in each sentence. eg. as quiet as a mouse

Vocabulary Think of an animal and write an alliterative sentence about each one. eg. The tiny tiger tickled the terrified terrapins two toes with torn tinsel.

Connectives Story game You take turns to say a line in a story which you then hand on to your partner by suggesting a connective, Partner A: Once there was a woodcutter who Partner B: spent many hours in the forest because Partner A : his wife spent so much money at Marks & Spencer, he had no choice to work while… Here are some connectives for you to play with! Meanwhile, furthermore , however , nonetheless , alternatively , although , because , nevertheless , whereas , whoever , consequently , because , besides , until ,yet , since , henceforward

How many openers can you think of like this? There are different ways to open a sentence one is description: A lean, grey cat…. How many openers can you think of like this?

How many openers can you think of like this? There are different ways to open a sentence one is ‘ly’ starters: Slowly, she ran down the road. How many openers can you think of like this?

How many openers can you think of like this? There are different ways to open a sentence one is a ‘where’ starter: At the end of the lane, stood an old house. How many openers can you think of like this?

How many openers can you think of like this? There are different ways to open a sentence one is ‘ing’ starter: Running along, Jim fell over. How many openers can you think of like this?

How many openers can you think of like this? There are different ways to open a sentence one is ‘Although/as’ starter: Although he was late, he walked slowly. How many openers can you think of like this?

How many openers can you think of like this? There are different ways to open a sentence one is ‘ed’ starter: Exhausted, Jim ran home instead of waiting to catch the bus. How many openers can you think of like this?

How many openers can you think of like this? There are different ways to open a sentence one is a question: “Are you sure that room is tidy?” Mum yelled up the stairs. How many openers can you think of like this?

VCOP Up level these sentences keeping the meaning: 1) the cat sat on the mat 2) the dog walked down the road 3) the fish swam in the bowl 4) the man sat on the bench 5) there was a duck on the pond

VCOP Up level these sentences keeping the meaning: 1) there was a bird in the tree 2) there was a rabbit down the hole 3) i saw a witch in the garden 4) i saw a cat on the fence 5) i saw a mouse in the cupboard

‘otherwise’ or ‘although’ Connectives ‘otherwise’ or ‘although’ Which is the best connective? 1) I love drawing …. I’m not very good at it. 2) I’m going to practise and practise … I’ll never get any better. 3) Snow White mustn’t eat the poisoned apple ….she might die. 4) Snow White did collapse … she woke up when the piece of apple came out of her mouth.

‘otherwise’ or ‘although’ Connectives ‘otherwise’ or ‘although’ Which is the best connective? 1) The prince put on his armour …. the dragon might hurt him. 2) The prince went out to might the dragon …. he felt very frightened. 3) You should eat some fruit and vegetables every day …. you won’t stay healthy. 4) You should eat 5 pieces of fruit and vegetables every day … it doesn’t matter what sort of fruit or vegetables you eat

‘otherwise’ or ‘although’ Connectives ‘otherwise’ or ‘although’ Which is the best connective? 1) The snake wasn’t poisonous … it was still very dangerous. 2) The mouse scurried away quickly … the snake would have caught him. 3) The mermaid liked her beautiful tail … sometimes she wished that she had legs. 4) The mermaid had to stay in the sea …. something terrible might happen.

‘otherwise’ or ‘although’ Connectives ‘otherwise’ or ‘although’ Which is the best connective? 1) The boy didn’t have to have a plaster … his knee was bleeding. 2) He must be more careful … he’ll hurt himself again. 3) You have to wear sun cream on very sunny days … your skin could get burned. 4) You don’t have to wear sunglass on a sunny day … they will help to protect your eyes.

Connectives ‘however’ or ‘or’ Which is the best connective? 1) The prince had to choose whether to marry the older princess … the younger princess. 2) The prince chose the younger princess …. she didn’t want to marry him. 3) I might use felt tips or pencil crayons … I’m not allowed to use paints. 4) I might colour my picture red … I might colour my picture blue. 5) I couldn’t decide whether to wear my trainers … my sandals. 6) I was going to wear my sandals … Mum said it was too cold. 7) The mouse wondered whether to try and steal some cheese … some bread. 8) The mouse didn’t see the cat … the cat did see the mouse.

Openers What is the most interesting way to finish the sentence? Hurriedly …. Sadly ….. Exitedly… Last Night ….

Openers What is the most interesting way to finish the sentence? A long time ago …. Quietly … One dark and stormy night …. Cautiously ….

Openers What is the most interesting way to finish the sentence? Bravely …. To my great surprise …. Much later …. Only last week …

Openers What is the most interesting way to finish the sentence? Heroically … To my utter amazement … Earlier …. If only I …. Merrily …. Reluctantly…. Angrily … I turned around and ….

Vocabulary Don’t say ‘said’! Who might speak in this way? When? Why? grumble whisper shout sigh exclaim neigh

Vocabulary Replace “said” with a better word. “Oh no, not more homework,” said the children. “Wow, a new bike” said George. “I’m going to turn you into a frog,” said the witch. “I’ve lost my mummy,” said the little girl.

Vocabulary Don’t say “went” say …… Who might move in this way? hop leap stumble stagger waddle stride

Vocabulary Don’t say “went” say …… Who might move in this way? march stamp crawl slither dawdle skip

Vocabulary Don’t say “went” say …… Who might move in this way? prance dodge wander amble scamper toddle

Vocabulary Don’t say “went” say …… Replace “went” with a better word: The old man went down the road. The soldiers went up the hill. The baby went towards her mum. The frog went into the pond. The horse went round the field. The angry teacher went into the classroom. The tired children went home. The excited girl went to a party.

Vocabulary Don’t say “went” say …… Replace “went” with a better word: The huge giant went around the village. The slug went down the path. The proud lady went into the shop. The fairy went around the fairy ring. VCOP – Vocabulary – quick activity 21 The squirrel went up a tree. The daydreaming girl went around the playground. The burglar went up the stairs. The boy went over the slippery rocks at the beach.

Vocabulary Don’t say “went” say …… Replace “went” with a better word: The worm went over the mud. The wizard went into a cave. The excited boy went after his friend. The tired mum went home with all her heavy shopping.

Vocabulary An adjective is a word that describes a person, animal, place or object. What could these adjectives be describing? wizened enchanted tiny hideous gentle peaceful

Vocabulary An adjective is a word that describes a person, animal, place or object. What could these adjectives be describing? magical brave slithery furry bendy unique

Vocabulary An adjective is a word that describes a person, animal, place or object. What could these adjectives be describing? precious wonderful spiky terrifying faraway gloomy

Vocabulary An adjective is a word that describes a person, animal, place or object. What could these adjectives be describing? amazing fierce ancient enormous fluttery smooth

Vocabulary An adjective is a word that describes a person, animal, place or object. Can you think of a powerful adjective to describe these things? baby snake king jewel owl castle

Vocabulary An verb is an action word like run, play or build. An adverb describes the action. Which word is the adverb? What action could it be describing? What other actions could the adverb describe? The prince bravely… The exhausted man wearily … The baby happily …. The snake smoothly …. The boy happily … The baby eagerly … The old lady nervously … The tiger fiercely ….

Vocabulary A verb is an action word like run, play, sing or build. An adverb describes the action. Which word is the adverb? What action could it be describing? What other actions could the adverb describe? The soldier calmly ….. The teacher carefully …. The giant angrily …. The princess tearfully …. The mouse quickly …. The king royally …. The fireman heroically … The girl selfishly …

Vocabulary A verb is an action word like run, play or build. An adverb describes the action. Which word is the adverb? What action could it be describing? What other actions could the adverb describe? The kitten playfully … The burglar sneakily …. The shark hungrily … The fairy delicately ….