TOM APPLEBY CONVICT BOY - Novel Study

TOM APPLEBY CONVICT BOY Novel Study based on the story by Jackie French – A Comprehensive, Engaging, and Cross-Curricular Unit!

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

What’s Included?

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

✔ 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.
✔ Aligned with Key Strategies – Supports comprehension through structured, meaningful tasks.
✔ Cross-Curricular Learning – Connects fiction and nonfiction for deeper engagement.

INCLUDES AN ANSWER KEY