KS2 - The Journey by Francesca Sanna - 5 Week Writing Unit

Introducing our meticulously crafted teaching unit that draws inspiration from the powerful narrative of Francesca Sanna’s “The Journey”. This 5-week writing unit is designed to captivate students while fostering a deep understanding of the refugee experience.

Key Features:
Developed in line with Power of Reading Plans
Comprises plans, slides, resources, and differentiated activities
Fully adaptable to align with your unique teaching approach

“The Journey” is Francesca Sanna’s debut picture book that beautifully encapsulates the experiences of refugees from diverse backgrounds. The narrative is straightforward and easy to comprehend, while the stunning illustrations depict the varied landscapes and emotional trajectories of a family seeking refuge. While ending on a note of hope, the book underscores the persistent uncertainty that many refugees face.

Primary Goals of this Teaching Sequence:

• Enrich students’ comprehension and appreciation of the struggles encountered by refugees.
• Cultivate empathy.
• Delve into the concept of universal human rights and freedoms.

Spanning roughly 26 sessions, this teaching sequence offers a wealth of opportunities for educators to impart advanced reading and writing skills through a poignant and challenging text. The striking illustrations invite reader engagement and reflection on intricate themes, facilitating a thorough exploration of sensitive content and inspiring genuine, creative responses.

Please ensure all students are emotionally equipped to engage with this text due to its sensitive nature. Teachers should take into account their students’ prior experiences and use this insight to gauge the depth of exploration into the themes presented.