(a) Write a newspaper article about an event in the story or an imaginary event inspired by the story. You can use ideas from the story and your own imagination to write your newspaper article. (b) Design your fl yer here.

Boy Giant is a stunning story of hope, humanity and high-seas adventure for children and adults everywhere from Sir Michael Morpurgo, the nation’s favourite storyteller and multi-million copy bestselling author of WAR HORSE. This Teach Primary KS2 teaching resource pack includes an article full of inspiring teaching ideas for Boy Giant, as well as FIVE worksheets with suggestions for how to use these in lessons!

Midnight is the time when all children are fast asleep, except of course for… the Midnight Gang. That is when their adventures are just beginning… Show us what delicious treats would be on your table by cooking up a menu for your own midnight feast.

(a) Choose a dilemma faced by one of the characters. Think about the different perspectives – what should the character do? What are the pros and cons? What might happen if they make a decision either way? Hold a debate with a group of friends to discuss the dilemma. Make a decision about what the character should do. Make notes about your final advice to the character. (b) Dilemma and Debate Grid

Midnight is the time when all children are fast asleep, except of course for… the Midnight Gang. That is when their adventures are just beginning… Let everyone know you're a member by colouring in your extremely official decoration.

Task: Use the storyboard sheet to show the story of The 1,000-year-old Boy. Either draw or make notes in each section. Imagine you are planning on turning the written story into a film and you need to plan the scenes.

(a) Use the storyboard sheet to show the story of Bad Dad. Either draw or make notes in each section. Imagine you are planning on turning the written story into a film and you need to plan the scenes. (b) Storyboard grid

Task: Research and create a timeline that shows historic periods of time in British history. Saxons, Vikings, Romans, Victorians! Do you know which period of time was first and which was the most recent? Carry out research to create a timeline of British history. Use the cards and create your own. Decorate them with illustrations showing artifacts typical of that period. Cut out the cards and stick them in the correct order on a long strip of card or paper.

Can you unscramble the letters to find the name of Pirate Blunderbeard's? Can you complete the pirate patterns by drawing and colouring the picture you think should come next? How many of each crab can you find on each page? Write down what you'll find at each of the map co-ordinates.

A set of KS2-aligned resources for David Baddiel’s road trip rollercoaster novel for 8-12s, The Taylor Turbochaser!

Task: Imagine you are Alfie. Write a letter to Jack McGonagal to express your feelings about the demise of your friendship. The letter could be from immediately after you ceased being friends, or from when Jack returned to take chickens, or from the time that you met his son at the beach. Use information from the story and your own imagination.

The Grotlyn by Benji Davies - a beautifully illustrated rhyming tale about things that go bump in the night. Perfect for readers 4 and up. What is the mysterious Grotlyn? Use your imagination and design your very own Grotlyn.

Midnight is the time when all children are fast asleep, except of course for… the Midnight Gang. That is when their adventures are just beginning… The Midnight Gang love a great pair of pyjamas. Decorate the set below to show us what yours would look like.

(a) Design a fl yer to advertise an important banger racing race. Imagine that Frank has asked you to design the fl yer so he can have 1000 copies printed that he can display everywhere. His dad, Gilbert the Great, will be taking part. He wants all his friends, family and neighbours to know exactly when and where the race will be so they can either attend or watch on the television. (b) Design your fl yer here.

Midnight is the time when all children are fast asleep, except of course for… the Midnight Gang. That is when their adventures are just beginning… Colouring pencils at the ready - it's time to decorate the London sky!

Task: • Choose an exciting scene from The 1,000-year-old Boy and rewrite it into a play script. Then act it out (sensibly!) with your friends. • Ideas to include: • Who are the characters in this scene? • What is the setting for this scene? • What happens in this scene? Will you include all the details in your script or just the main action? • Will you use a narrator? • What actions might you like the characters to perform? Remember to give them stage directions.

TASK: Imagine you are Scarecrow. You are writing in your diary. Rewrite the chapter about your adventure lost in the forest of the Kalidahs from Scarecrow’s point of view. CURRICULUM LINKS: (KS1) Understand both the books that they can already read accurately and fluently and those that they listen to by: making inferences on the basis of what is being said and done answering and asking questions CURRICULUM LINKS: (KS2) Understand what they read, in books they can read independently, by: drawing inferences such as inferring characters’ feelings, thoughts and motives from their actions, and justifying inferences with evidence identifying how language, structure and presentation contribute to meaning

KS2 aligned teaching resources for The Dog Who Saved the World by Ross Welford.

Midnight is the time when all children are fast asleep, except of course for… the Midnight Gang. That is when their adventures are just beginning… Are you ready for another adventure with The Midnight Gang? Draw the missing balloons and help George fly like a superhero.

(a) Create a fact file on Banger Racing. Use information from the story, research from the Internet or library books as well as your own imagination. When you have made your fact file, you could use the information to make a leaflet, a website or a presentation to teach others about Banger Racing. (b) Plan and research your fact file here: