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 Use familiar plots for structuring the opening, middle and end of stories. 

Rehearse this story. 

Let's have a think back to our learning yesterday.  How can Peter Rabbit Button escape?

Talk partners - Which escape plan will you choose to innovate your story

Plan your story map. Teacher to model

Can we use careful brush control to paint a rabbit with different textures and details?

Talk partners 

• What do you notice about the rabbit’s fur?
• Which parts look soft or fluffy?
• Which parts need tiny details?
• How could we use our paintbrush carefully?

First we will sketch the Rabbit

Children lightly sketch a simple rabbit shape using pencil.

We can use a thinner brush for - 

• Add fur texture using short strokes
• Paint darker areas for shadows
• Add whiskers and facial features
• Paint details inside the ears
• Create fluffy tails with dabbing techniques

Lets now walk around and  critique everybody's painting, by thinking about these questions - 

• Which painting shows careful brush control?
• Where can we see different textures?
• Which details make the rabbits look realistic?

Self assessment 

Complete the sentence:

• “I used careful brush control when I…”
• “The texture I am most proud of is…”