Immerse your class in the vibrant world of Hmong textile art with this high-quality Teaching Presentation for Key Stage 2. Featuring 15+ slides of historical context, high-resolution imagery, and modelled writing examples to help students master Explanation Texts. We often tell students to “add detail” to their non-fiction writing, but without a visual spark, their work can feel flat. How do you describe a “Paj Ntaub” if you’ve never seen one? I designed this presentation to solve that exact problem. It brings the museum into your classroom, taking students on a visual journey from the mountains of Laos to the intricate needlework of the Story Cloth, providing the perfect “hook” for their writing task. No need to spend your Sunday night scouring Google Images for high-res photos, it’s all here. Key Content: Visual History: vivid imagery exploring the origins of the Hmong people (Laos, China, Thailand) and the history of the Story Cloth. Artistic Technique: Clear visual breakdowns of “Reverse Appliqué” and Embroidery techniques. Literacy Focus: A step-by-step guide to writing an Explanation Text, including “What makes a good explanation?” and modelled example paragraphs for Introduction, Main Body, and Conclusion . Oracy Prompts: “Time to Think” slides with engaging questions to spark class discussion before writing. Pedagogical Logic Dual Coding: Uses high-impact visuals alongside text to support memory retention and help EAL learners grasp complex cultural concepts. WAGOLL (What A Good One Looks Like): The presentation doesn’t just tell students how to write; it provides full, colour-coded example paragraphs they can deconstruct and mimic. Inquiry-Based Start: Begins with open-ended questions (“What stories can be told through art?”) to validate student curiosity before delivering content. Note: This is a standalone resource. It includes the PowerPoint Presentation only. The accompanying Lesson Plan PDF is available separately or as part of the full unit bundle.

Inspire cultural inquiry and master non-fiction writing with this Hmong Story Cloths Lesson Plan for Key Stage 2. A fully differentiated road map designed to help students write structured explanation texts while exploring the rich history and textile art of the Hmong people. We’ve all been there, trying to teach “Explanation Texts” to a room full of energetic children. Often, the topic is dry (how a bicycle works? yawn). But when you anchor that writing structure in the stunning, vibrant history of the Hmong migration and their “Paj Ntaub” (Story Cloths), the writing suddenly has a purpose. This plan gives you the narrative arc to bridge Art, History, and Literacy, so you don’t have to spend your Sunday night researching Southeast Asian textile history. What is Included? Resource Type: 1 x Comprehensive Teacher Lesson Plan. File Format: PDF (Non-Editable / Flattened). Structure: A clear table format including Starter Activities, Main Teaching (Input & Activity), and Plenary. Content: Learning Objectives: Focused on understanding cultural significance and writing structured explanation texts. Differentiation: Explicit strategies for Lower Ability (sentence starters), Middle Ability (independent structuring), and Higher Ability (detailed cultural descriptions). Vocabulary Bank: Definitions for key terms like Reverse applique, Embroidery, and Cultural Artifact. Pedagogical Logic Cross-Curricular Learning: This plan prevents learning from happening in a silo. It seamlessly blends Cultural Studies (Hmong heritage), Art/DT (Textile techniques), and English (Non-fiction writing). Scaffolded Success: The lesson flows logically from visual analysis (“What stories can be told through art?”) to technical writing (“I can write a structured explanation text”). Flexible Delivery: Includes an optional “Practical Activity” section for teachers who want to introduce needlework or fabric art alongside the writing task. Note: This is a standalone resource. It includes the PDF Lesson Plan only. The PowerPoint presentation referenced in the plan is available separately or as part of the full unit bundle. This file is a PDF and is not editable.