Share stories orally in pairs or small groups. Even simpler activities giving starters may be devised. More able children may undertake chapter stories presenting their work as a book. Writing a play using toys as the characters. Discuss technical language eg characters, props, scenes, use of italics.
Students read independently a selection of plays.
Students, working in pairs, discuss ideas for storyline, and ideas for scenes, create a storyboard for their play. Draft and write the play. Produce an audiotape of the play to share with others in the class. Include music and sound effects. View the video Toy Story and complete the activities .