Experienced KS2 teacher with a firm belief that children learn most effectively through examples and routines. My teaching resources are structured consistently, featuring model texts, success criteria, and activities for improving speed, punctuation, and grammar skills through a 'fix it' approach. With a dedication to maintaining high standards of writing and fostering a love for language in my students, I ensure that each lesson is engaging, informative, and tailored to meet the needs of all.
Experienced KS2 teacher with a firm belief that children learn most effectively through examples and routines. My teaching resources are structured consistently, featuring model texts, success criteria, and activities for improving speed, punctuation, and grammar skills through a 'fix it' approach. With a dedication to maintaining high standards of writing and fostering a love for language in my students, I ensure that each lesson is engaging, informative, and tailored to meet the needs of all.
Can be used after for the chapter: Smoke.
Enhance English lessons with this comprehensive diary entry for Year 5 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story The Explorer by Katherine Rundell.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a diary entry (from the perspective of Lila), a differentiated success criteria presented (up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling, punctuation, and verb tense errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Can be used after for the chapter: Smoke.
Enhance English lessons with this comprehensive diary entry for Year 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story The Explorer by Katherine Rundell.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a diary entry (from the perspective of Lila), a differentiated success criteria presented (up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling, punctuation, and verb tense errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Can be used after for the chapter: The Den.
Enhance English lessons with this comprehensive setting description of the Amazon Rainforest for Year 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story The Explorer by Katherine Rundell.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a setting description, a differentiated success criteria presented (up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling, punctuation, and verb tense errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Can be used for the Chapter The Den – only read to page 23.
Enhance English lessons with this comprehensive balanced argument about whether the children should stay in their den or not for Years 5 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story The Explorer by Katherine Rundell.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a setting description, a differentiated success criteria presented (up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling, punctuation, and verb tense errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Can be used for the Chapter The den – only read to page 23.
Enhance English lessons with this comprehensive balanced argument about whether the children should stay in their den or not for Year 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story The Explorer by Katherine Rundell.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a setting description, a differentiated success criteria presented (up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling, punctuation, and verb tense errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Narrative written from a different perspective. Can be used around Chapter Food (Almost).
This narrative is written from Lila’s perspective when she leaves the group in search for some ‘food’.
Enhance English lessons with this comprehensive narrative for Year 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story The Explorer by Katherine Rundell.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a narrative, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Narrative written from a different perspective. Can be used around Chapter Food (Almost).
This narrative is written from Lila’s perspective when she leaves the group in search for some ‘food’.
Enhance English lessons with this comprehensive narrative for Year 5 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story The Explorer by Katherine Rundell.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a narrative, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Narrative written from a different perspective. Can be used after the chapter The Monkeys and the Bees.
This narrative is written from Con’s perspective when the group find the map.
Enhance English lessons with this comprehensive narrative for Year 5 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story The Explorer by Katherine Rundell.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a narrative, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Narrative written from a different perspective. Can be used after the chapter The Monkeys and the Bees.
This narrative is written from Con’s perspective when the group find the map.
Enhance English lessons with this comprehensive narrative for Year 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story The Explorer by Katherine Rundell.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a narrative, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Revision booklet aimed at Foundation Paper.
20 questions covering all 3 Assessment Objectives (AO1: Knowledge and Understanding. AO2: Application of knoweldge and Understanding. AO3: Analysis and Creativity).
Non-Calculater. All answers provided.
Resource comes in PDF format. if you wish for a Word format to edit and adapt please email.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Revision booklet aimed at Foundation Paper.
20 questions covering all 3 Assessment Objectives (AO1: Knowledge and Understanding. AO2: Application of knoweldge and Understanding. AO3: Analysis and Creativity).
Non-Calculater. All answers provided.
Resource comes in PDF format. if you wish for a Word format to edit and adapt please email.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Tes paid licence
Character description of Kensuke
Can be used after Chapter 5.
Enhance English lessons with this character description for Year 5 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a character description, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Character description of Kensuke
Can be used after Chapter 5.
Enhance English lessons with this character description for Year 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a character description, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Balanced argument for whether Kensuke should leave the island with Michael.
Can be used after Chapter 10.
Enhance English lessons with this balanced argument for Year 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a balanced argument, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Character description of Michael
Can be used after Chapter 1.
Enhance English lessons with this character description for Year 5 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a character description, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Character description of Michael
Can be used after Chapter 1.
Enhance English lessons with this character description for Year 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a character description, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Informal letter. Michael writes a letter home to Eddie.
Can be used after Chapter 3.
Enhance English lessons with this informal letter for Year 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
The package includes a model text exemplifying an informal letter, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Informal letter. Michael writes a letter home to Eddie.
Can be used after Chapter 3.
Enhance English lessons with this informal letter for Year 5 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
The package includes a model text exemplifying an informal letter, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Balanced argument for whether Michael and his family should sail around the world.
Can be used after Chapter 2.
Enhance English lessons with this balanced argument for Year 6 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a balanced argument, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
Balanced argument for whether Michael and his family should sail around the world.
Can be used after Chapter 2.
Enhance English lessons with this balanced argument for Year 5 students in England. Specifically designed to complement your teaching of the adventure story Kensuke’s Kingdom by Michael Morpurgo.
The package includes a model text exemplifying a balanced argument, a differentiated success criteria (presented up to three levels) to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 learners. The ‘fix it’ text can also be used to help generate pupils’ ideas for their independent write, along with the model text as it is a different character profile on Stanley.
Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented:
Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing.
Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features.
Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling and punctuation errors in the text.
Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own text inspired by the model and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria.
The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs.
If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.
