UKS2 English Unit: Hidden Figures

**This comprehensive PowerPoint covers 15 lessons, meticulously planned around the inspiring story of “Hidden Figures.”

Overview:**
Launch your Year 5 and 6 students into a powerful and engaging English unit with this meticulously crafted resource, fully aligned with the ‘Literacy Tree’ scheme of work. This extensive 15-lesson PowerPoint is expertly adapted for 1-hour English sessions, incorporating dedicated ‘reading lessons’ to ensure deep comprehension and foster a love for this vital non-fiction narrative. Students will explore themes of perseverance, equality, innovation, and overcoming adversity as they learn about the incredible women who powered NASA.

What’s Included:
This PowerPoint provides a complete teaching package, featuring a wide range of activities and clear learning objectives to guide your students through this enriching unit:

Understanding Setting and Context: Initial lessons focus on exploring the historical setting, geographical context, and the societal challenges faced by the characters.

Character Study and Inference: Students will delve into the motivations and traits of key figures, using textual evidence to infer information about their resilience and intelligence.

Vocabulary Expansion: Lessons introduce and embed rich vocabulary relevant to space, science, and the era, encouraging students to apply new words in their writing.

Narrative Writing & Retelling: Opportunities for students to retell events from different perspectives, focusing on descriptive language and maintaining viewpoint.

Non-Fiction Writing: Guidance on structuring non-chronological reports, using subheadings, and presenting factual information clearly.

Grammar and Punctuation Mastery: Targeted lessons on applying key grammatical concepts including adverbial phrases, clauses, and the correct use of hyphens, colons, and semi-colons to enhance writing clarity and sophistication.

Discussion and Empathy: Prompts for class discussions around themes of discrimination, ambition, and the importance of recognising unsung heroes.

Biographical Writing: Students will practice writing short biographies, highlighting key achievements and contributions.

Formal and Informal Language: Exploration of different registers and how to adapt language for various purposes and audiences.