A Sprinkle of Sorcery by Michelle Harrison Teacher Resource

Teaching Resource pack for A SPRINKLE OF SORCERY a new book from the bestselling author of A PINCH OF MAGIC. This spellbinding adventure will take your breath away and make you believe in magic.

Includes: Extracts from the text + corresponding discussion questions and activities
Themes: Magic; Pirates; Myths and Legends; the Temptation of Treasure
Subjects: Literacy, Art, Design and Technology, Geography, Creative Writing, RSHE, Citizenship

Content:
EXTRACT 1: Magic (taken from Chapter Eight – Rusty Swindles)
Objectives: Explore different examples of magic in the story; write and perform a song to ward away whispering wisps.
Subjects: Literacy: Creative Writing, Drama

EXTRACT 2: Pirates (taken from Chapter Sixteen – Dead or Alive )
Objectives: Consider how the writer uses language to describe the pirates; design a pirate map leading you to the treasure.
Subjects: Literacy, Art, Design and Technology, Geography

EXTRACT 3: Myths and Legends (taken from Chapter Twenty-Two – The Raven)
Objectives: Discuss the power of myths and legends; plan and create your own legend and share it with the class.
Subjects: Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing to Describe, RSHE, Citizenship, History

EXTRACT 4: The Temptation of Treasure (taken from Chapter Twenty-Eight – Treasure)
Objectives: Reflect on the allure of ‘treasure’ and how we all desire different things; sketch and discuss the riches of your own treasure chest.
Subjects: Literacy, Art, Design and Technology, RSHE, Citizenship