This engaging, fun and challenging activity got me the job at my old Primary school, with raving reviews!! (I was teaching a year 3 class). I also wore a little cape and superhero mask as I started the activity which really got the children going!! This resource contains: Powerpoint Slides Lesson Plan Planning worksheet 3 Writing Activity worksheets (with stretch and challenge differentiation) Word Bank Letter from Superhero This lesson can be adapted to suit any age group in KS1 or KS2. It just requires adapting the language in the word bank to suit the curriculum expectations. LO: To write a formal letter using powerful language (powerful adjectives, verbs, similes) to describe a superhero.

This is a fun, engaging scheme of work with a high level of challenge and lots of opportunities for learners to be creative. A scheme of learning that introduces learners to myths from a diverse range of cultures and traditions. Students learn the cultural context of each myth and practice core comprehension skills while reading. They then study the use of language in the myth, focusing on a different component of grammar each time (word classes, sentence forms, etc.) and produce their own piece of writing inspired by what they have read. Unit Overview ● Introduction to myths from a variety of perspectives and backgrounds. ● Introduction to character archetypes (hero, villain, trickster etc.) ● Focus on narrative and descriptive writing skills. ● Practising and developing reading comprehension skills - retrieving information from a text, making inferences, summarising, predicting ● An introduction/Review of core grammar features: word classes, sentence forms, etc. This scheme takes approximately 6-8 weeks to complete.