
An 8‑session English planning sequence based on The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson, designed for Key Stage 1 learners. This structured unit supports reading, language development and purposeful writing through activities linked to the story of the mouse’s adventure in the deep dark wood.
Included in this planning sequence:
✔ Clear WALTs/LOs for each session
✔ Predicting information and comprehension tasks
✔ Activities focussed on adjectives and descriptive language
✔ Character description opportunities
✔ Story sequencing and familiar story structuring
✔ Editing and innovating ideas
✔ Writing an alternative story outcome
Perfect for Year 1 teachers who want a ready‑to‑use, book‑based English unit with confidence‑building outcomes and structured progression.
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