Some Reading and Literature activities that I put together for my Year 8 lessons on the Bone Sparrow by Zana Fraillon - the story of a Rohingya refugee boy in an internment camp.

KS 3 - A 7 page worksheet containing information about Wangari Maathai, questions which practise historical skills; a glossary and suggested answers International Curriculum for Africa Year 7 Useful as an EcoSchool topic for History

Reading passage with questions, word search, writing activity, crossword puzzle, colouring activity. PowerPoint with model answers for questions and crossword puzzle. Easter in the southern hemisphere.

Cambridge International Examinations Year 9. A handout with an analysis of the poem; also questions to practise for the exam. Looks at the structure, imagery, figures of speech, and adjectives and adverbs. Short explanation of relevant points about the Boer War.

Teaching activities for 'A Cageful of Butterflies' by Lesley Beake Suitable for Years / Grades 7-9