IMPOSSIBLE CREATURES The Poisoned King NOVEL STUDY

IMPOSSIBLE CREATURES The Poisoned King NOVEL STUDY based on the story by Katherine Rundell – A Structured and Engaging Book Unit!

Designed for KS2, this resource deepens comprehension and critical thinking with structured, interactive activities aligned to key literacy strategies.

What’s Included?

A TEACHER PACKET

An Answer Key with Learning Intentions/ Objectives and Extension Ideas.
Word Wall Cards
Lesson plans for story element activities
A STUDENT PACKET

THREE sheets of comprehension questions and activities for every chapter. Including:
✔ Vocabulary – A follow-up with every chapter.

✔ Comprehension Activities – Making Inferences, Summarizing, Finding the Main Idea, Asking & Answering Questions, Cause & Effect, Sequencing Events, Predicting, Making Connections, and Visualizing.
✔ Creative Chapter Writing Responses – Diary entries, newspaper reports, discussion prompts, and research projects.
✔ Cross-Curricular Connections – Nonfiction texts relevant to the story.
✔ Story Elements & Analysis – Track plot structure, character development, and theme exploration.

AFTER THE BOOK

✔ Story Elements Review – Analyze plot, character, setting, and themes.
✔ Book Review & Reflection – Encourage thoughtful responses.
✔ Extension Tasks – Cross-curricular projects to extend learning.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RESOURCE

✔ Easy to Use: Print-and-go activities save time.
✔ Engaging & Flexible: Ideal for whole-class, small groups, or independent study.
✔ Science of Reading Aligned: Focuses on monitoring comprehension, summarising, drawing conclusions, and using textual evidence.
✔ Cross-Curricular Learning: Connects fiction and nonfiction for deeper engagement.

INCLUDES AN ANSWER KEY, LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND EXTENSION IDEAS.

Note: This product is not affiliated with the author or publisher. The book must be purchased separately.