Years 5 and 6. Model Text. 2 Character Descriptions. The Explorer by Katherine Rundell.

Years 5 and 6. Model Texts for The Explorer by Katherine Rundell.

Model texts for The Explorer novel study (written by Katherine Rundell) for Years 5 and 6. Including: 1. Character descriptions of Fred and con, which can be used at any point during the book. 2. A non-chronological report on the Amazon Rainforest, again, this can be used at any point during the books. 3. A balanced argument for leaving the den (to be taught when reading to page 23). 4. A setting description (used after the chapter The Den). 5. Narrative from a different perspective based on the chapter Food (Almost). 6. A diary entry to be used after the chapter Smoke. 7. A second narrative based on Con finding the map in the chapter The Monkeys and the Bees. 8. A sports newspaper report for the Stuck in the Mud chapter. Each package includes a model text, a differentiated success criteria presented in two or three levels to cater to varying abilities, and a ‘fix it’ activity sheet focusing on spelling, punctuation, and grammar appropriate for Year 5 and 6 learners. The ‘fix it’ activity can also be used in conjunction with the model text to help generate ideas for pupils to write their own. Upon acquiring the resource, the following activities can be implemented: 1. Reading and Discussion: Initiate a class or group discussion about the features of the text type using the provided model text. Encourage students to share their opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the writing. 2. Reviewing Success Criteria: Present the differentiated success criteria to students and task them with assessing the model text accordingly. Students can use colour coding, underlining, or ticking off to indicate the inclusion of all necessary features. 3. Error Correction Exercise: Engage students in a correction activity focusing on identifying and rectifying spelling, punctuation, and verb tense errors in the text. 4. Writing Task: Encourage students to craft their own newspaper report inspired by the model text and self/peer assess their work using the provided success criteria. The resource, conveniently formatted in Word, allows for easy adaptation to suit your teaching needs. I have also enclosed a copy of the model text for you to easily view to allow you to see if it suits your style of teaching. If you find this resource beneficial, kindly leave a review and email samantha-hunt@outlook.com with your username and the reviewed resource to claim another resource of equivalent value for free.