
**Teaching resources based on Running My Own Race by Abena Eyeson
The perfect read for supporting primary to secondary transition
About the book:
Perfect for 9+ readers, this is a brilliant debut coming of age story that combines captivating writing with unforgettable characters. Perfect for fans of Sharna Jackson and Maisie Chan.
Kofi’s mum is determined he’s going to be ‘somebody’. But when Kofi is given a place at a prestigious private school because of his athletic ability, everything changes. Kofi dreams of being a professional athlete - but he soon finds following your heart isn’t an easy road
About the resource pack
There are two sections:
Book group discussion questions
Suggested classroom activities to accompany the book, focusing on themes of bullying and discrimination, resolving conflict, managing pressure and following your own path.
Activities link to the non-statutory PSHE curriculum and statutory Relationships and Health education curriculum, and to English in Years 5 and 6. Programme of study links can be found at the end of the resource.
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