Improving SPaG using the novel 'Holes'

A lesson on expanding knowledge of different punctuation marks and practising using ‘Holes’ as an inspiration. Can be used as a stand alone lesson or as part of a ‘Holes’ scheme of work.

The lesson focuses on higher end punctuation: semicolons, dashes, brackets, colons; as well as commas as part of subordinate or embedded clause. Therefore, prior knowledge of these is helpful but not necessary (can just take the lesson slower if starting from no knowledge).

Using stills from the movie version of ‘Holes’, children write creative sentences about them with a particular punctuation focus. Lots of opportunity for feedback and sharing ideas.