Planning and Smart Notebooks for 4 lessons on Poetry with an extra resource giving the opportunity for an extra lesson on performance poetry. Includes a range of poems to explore and discuss which provide a model for students to write their own imaginative and descriptive poems throughout the week. Series of lessons designed for Lower Key Stage 2 but could be used for Upper Key Stage 1 or Upper Key Stage 2.

This is a 2-3 week unit consisting of 9 lessons based on ‘The Gruffalo’. The lessons are a skeleton outline with starter, main (differentiated to three abilities) and a plenary. There are clear learning intentions and success criteria for each lesson. The pack also contains a Unit Overview description and a Weekly Breakdown. This is a plan, NOT resources/slides. You will need to make them yourself. This English writing unit on “The Gruffalo” offers students: Reading comprehension skills through character analysis, predicting story events, and retelling. Improved descriptive writing skills by analysing descriptive language and creating character profiles. Practice in creative writing through activities like writing letters, diary entries, and alternative endings. Opportunities for peer feedback and revision, fostering collaboration and improvement in writing. Development of presentation skills through a culminating activity where students showcase their writing achievements. Overall, the unit provides a good outline and engaging learning experiences that combine reading comprehension, descriptive writing, creative writing, peer collaboration, and presentation skills.