The Gruffalo Unit of Writing

This is a 2-3 week unit consisting of 9 lessons based on ‘The Gruffalo’. The lessons are a skeleton outline with starter, main (differentiated to three abilities) and a plenary.

There are clear learning intentions and success criteria for each lesson.

The pack also contains a Unit Overview description and a Weekly Breakdown.

This is a plan, NOT resources/slides. You will need to make them yourself.

This English writing unit on “The Gruffalo” offers students:

• Reading comprehension skills through character analysis, predicting story events, and retelling.
• Improved descriptive writing skills by analysing descriptive language and creating character profiles.
• Practice in creative writing through activities like writing letters, diary entries, and alternative endings.
• Opportunities for peer feedback and revision, fostering collaboration and improvement in writing.
• Development of presentation skills through a culminating activity where students showcase their writing achievements.

Overall, the unit provides a good outline and engaging learning experiences that combine reading comprehension, descriptive writing, creative writing, peer collaboration, and presentation skills.