pdf, 24.6 MB
pdf, 24.6 MB

This two-week unit of English work, based on the book ‘The Great Kapok Tree’, works well alongside topics about rainforests, sustainability and Mayans. It can also be used as a standalone English unit. The resources are designed for Year 3 and Year 4.

The ten lessons in this unit use drama, discussion and creative activities to help pupils to engage imaginatively with the text. Pupils will become familiar with the structure of dilemma stories and then write and edit their own dilemma stories based on The Great Kapok Tree. There is also a grammar focus on using direct speech and plenty of activities designed to develop vocabulary.

The English objectives covered in this unit are:
- To retrieve information from non-fiction
- To design a ‘great tree’ setting
- To explore the structure of dilemma stories
- To punctuate direct speech correctly
- To use a range of speech verbs
- To use adverbs in dialogue (higher group)
- To identify persuasive devices
- To use a dictionary to find definitions
- To write a persuasive letter
- To prepare a group performance
- To plan a dilemma story
- To write my own dilemma story
- To edit and evaluate my writing
- To use a thesaurus

The PDF file contains 10 lesson plans and accompanying pupil resources.

Reviews

4.8

Something went wrong, please try again later.

nhg640

5 years ago
3

This was OK, some nice ideas but nothing you wouldn't think of yourself and it is also in PDF and not editable. For me I have rated 3 starts because it is missing links to GaPS from the New Curriculum for language features etc which I was hoping to see within planning for an English Unit for £5.

carolgarner

5 years ago
5

Excellent resource

jiv16021

6 years ago
5

ellisathomas

6 years ago
5

Bought as part of a bundle. Such a useful resource so glad I purchased.

daniellehodge_x

7 years ago
5

Really helpful and has saved me a lot of time. I have rearranged a few days to suit my class, but has used the basis of this planning. Well worth it if you want to teach this book.

Report this resourceto let us know if it violates our terms and conditions.
Our customer service team will review your report and will be in touch.