KS2 - The Matchbox Diary by Paul Fleischman - 4 Week Writing Unit

Key Details:

• Focus Text: The Matchbox Diary by Paul Fleischman
• 4 Week Writing Unit
• Contains Plans, slides, resources.

Introducing our meticulously designed 4-week teaching unit, centered around the captivating text “The Matchbox Diary” by Paul Fleischman. This comprehensive writing unit provides an all-inclusive package containing plans, slides, and resources to ensure a seamless teaching experience.

“The Matchbox Diary,” illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline, tells the heartwarming story of a man sharing his early life experiences with his great-granddaughter. Unable to read or write in his youth, he ingeniously preserved memories in matchboxes, each containing an object that symbolized a significant event in his past. The narrative unfolds as the family’s journey from Italy to America in the early 20th century is revealed through the examination of each object, accompanied by images resembling framed sepia photographs. The once illiterate boy ultimately becomes someone who makes the printed word accessible to others.

Our teaching unit aims to:
Engage children with a relatable and empathetic story.
Explore themes and issues, fostering connections with students’ own lives through discussion and idea development.
Encourage creative responses to the text through drama, music, dance, storytelling, and artwork.
Compose poetry.
Write in role to explore and develop empathy for characters.
Boost students’ confidence in writing for real purposes and audiences.

Spanning approximately 20 sessions, this 4-week teaching sequence supports educators in addressing topics such as separation, belonging, adjusting to new circumstances, and life journeys. Elevate your teaching experience and inspire your students with our exceptional teaching unit focused on “The Matchbox Diary” by Paul Fleischman.

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