Mysteries of Harris Burdick (KS2, Fiction) - creative ideas for planning discussion, writing and art

This resource contains ideas for creative literacy planning for the puzzling enigma of 'The Mysteries of Harris Burdick' by Chris Van Allsburg.

Suitable for Key Stage 2.

It contains tried and tested ideas for:
- engaging your class in vibrant discussion
- applying their ideas to a piece of imaginative and creative writing
- illuminating their work with innovative artwork

This 'Have you Tried?' resource can form the basis for an outstanding, cross-curricular unit of literacy work.

Story synopsis: This book is a collection of illustrations and captions - a snapshot of the work of author Harris Burdick who disappeared 30 years ago. Or did he? In fact, is any of this real? Forming the perfect starting point for creative writing, these spooky, funny and just plain weird stories will definitely get your class talking.

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