Skellig by David Almond. (Year 8)

The aims of these lesson plans are for children to select information and compare and synthesise information drawn from different texts. They will also write in a range of forms,use writing for thinking and learning. They will take notes from written and oral sources, summarising carefully and reporting accurately. Respond both imaginatively and intellectually to the substance of what they read. Analyse and engage with ideas. Extract meaning beyond the literal. Develop their ability to write narrative by drawing on their experience of good writing.