The Whispering Curiosity Shop

Literacy Lesson KS2: “The Whispering Curiosity Shop”
Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

1. Identify and analyse key elements of the story, for example
2. Characters
3. Setting
4. plot.
5. Explore the theme of mystery and the use of descriptive language.
6. Create their own imaginative descriptions using sensory language.
7. Write a short continuation or personal reflection inspired by the story.

PowerPoint outlining the important moments from the story, following Lily’s journey from finding the mysterious shop to discovering the connection between Madame Bastet and her grandmother.

“The Whispering Curiosity Shop” is a magical story about a young girl named Lily who visits a curiosity shop to find the perfect birthday gift for her grandmother. The shopkeeper, Ms. Whiskers, with her mysterious feline features, helps Lily discover a special memory box with treasures from Devon - exactly where her grandmother spent her childhood.